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

The cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Darwin is to ferry and fly which costs $700 - $2,400 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Darwin is to ferry and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $700 - $2,400.

How far is it from Thursday Island to Darwin?

The distance between Thursday Island and Darwin is 1281 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Thursday Island to Darwin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thursday Island and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Thursday Island. It is currently 9:26 AM in Thursday Island and 8:56 AM in Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 529+ hotels available in Darwin.

Thursday Island to Darwin - one way to travel via ferry, and plane

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There is 1 way to get from Thursday Island to Darwin by ferry or plane

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1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane HID - DRW
7h 43m
$727–2,310

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

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7h 10mAverage Duration

$673Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,280.8 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Darwin. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin.

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