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How to get fromRaja Ampat Islands to Cairnsby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Raja Ampat Islands to Cairns by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Cairns

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Waisai to Sorongferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SOQ - CNS
    18h 19m
    $811–1,525

  2. Ferry, fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Waisai to Sorongferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane SOQ - CTN
    3. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    24h 45m
    $676–1,995

Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,462.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 19m

What companies run services between Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Raja Ampat Islands to Cairns. However, you can take the ferry to Sorong, take the taxi to Sorong Airport (SOQ) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Sorong, take the taxi to Sorong Airport (SOQ) airport, fly to Cooktown Airport (CTN), take the taxi to Cooktown, then take the bus to Cairns.

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