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How to get fromMission River to Cooktownby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Mission River to Cooktown by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane WEI - CTN
    4h 27m
    $565–1,041

  2. Drive  648.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mission River to Cooktowncar car 648.9 km
    12h 14m
    $139–200

  3. Fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WEI - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    8h 14m
    $431–937

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Mission River, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and Alliance Airlines fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 5 times a week.

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