What is the nearest airport to Cardwell?

The nearest airport to Cardwell is Palm Island (PMK) Airport which is 79.4 km away. Other nearby airports include Townsville (TSV) (134.8 km) and Cairns (CNS) (157.7 km).

How long does it take to get to Cardwell from the Airport?

It takes 2h 53m to get from Cardwell to Cairns (CNS) Airport.

How do I get to Cardwell?

We recommend flying to Cairns (CNS) Airport, which is 157.7 km away from Cardwell. The bus via Cairns (CNS) from Cairns (CNS) to Cardwell takes 2h 53m.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are eight+ hotels available in Cardwell.

How to get to Cardwell from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	2h 53m
Distance	158 km
Average price	$106
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

2h 53m

Distance

158 km

Average price

$106

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Cardwell

The nearest airport to Cardwell is Townsville (TSV). However, there are better options for getting to Cardwell. Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cairns to Cardwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40 - $80 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60 - $2,000 and the journey takes 7h 56m.

Recommended airport

Cairns (CNS)
1. bus
Fastest
2h 53m
$67–112

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Other nearby airports

Townsville (TSV)
1. bus
3h 24m
Cheapest
$30–66
Palm Island (PMK)
1. unknown
2. ferry
3. bus
5h 35m
Mackay (MKY)
1. train
8h
$76–2,019
Proserpine (PPP)
1. train
6h 30m
$92–1,649

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