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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Thursday Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane plane SYD - HID
    2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    7h 7m
    $229–655

  2. Fly to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)plane plane SYD - ABM
    2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $288–863

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,757.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Thursday Island. However, you can fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM), take the taxi to Seisia, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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