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How to get fromPhuket to Cairnsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Cairns by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HKT - CNS
    17h 27m
    $373–1,204

  2. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KBV - CNS
    19h 50m
    $437–1,406

  3. Bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HDY - CNS
    23h 10m
    $775–1,450

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,953.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 27m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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