What is the cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Cairns is to ferry and fly which costs $290 - $750 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Cairns is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $290 - $750.

How far is it from Thursday Island to Cairns?

The distance between Thursday Island and Cairns is 807 km.

How long does it take to get from Thursday Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Thursday Island to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

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Thursday Island to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Thursday Island to Cairns by ferry or plane

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Ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly
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1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cairns (CNS)plane HID - CNS
4h 22m
$292–715
Ferry to Northern Peninsula Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Seisiaferry
2. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Cairns (CNS)plane ABM - CNS
5h 42m
$485–955

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

$257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 806.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Cairns. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Seisia, take the taxi to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital.

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