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How to get fromPort Moresby to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Moresby to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane POM - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    9h 55m
    $484–1,838

  2. Fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane POM - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 27m
    $429–1,453

  3. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane POM - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    11h 57m
    $444–1,638

Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

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Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Moresby to Cape York Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 870.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Moresby to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the taxi to Jacksons International Airport (POM) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jacksons International Airport (POM) airport, fly to Lockhart River Airport (IRG), then drive to Cape York Peninsula.

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