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How to get fromPhilippines to Great Barrier Reefby plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Philippines to Great Barrier Reef by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CEB - CNS
    11h 53m
    $397–1,208

  2. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MNL - CNS
    14h 42m
    $602–902

  3. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport

    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DVO - CNS
    13h 56m
    $454–1,705

  4. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport

    1. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ZAM - CNS
    15h 5m
    $550–1,700

  5. Taxi to Awang Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Budta to Awang Airport (CBO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Awang Airport (CBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CBO - CNS
    21h 50m
    $672–2,026

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Philippines to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,877.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Philippines and Great Barrier Reef?

Jetstar, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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