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How to get fromMount Isa to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Isa to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane ISA - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    14h 24m
    $959–3,288

  2. Drive  1,277 km

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    1. Drive from Mount Isa to Cape York Peninsulacar car 1,277 km
    28h 23m
    $272–393

  3. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane ISA - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    19h 51m
    $664–2,188

  4. Fly to Coen, drive

    1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane ISA - CUQ
    2. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    21h 10m
    $669–2,198

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,113.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 24m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mount Isa to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the taxi to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Isa to Cape York Peninsula in around 28h 23m.

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