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How to get fromThursday Island to Manus Islandby ferry or plane

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

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  1. Ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry ferry
    2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Manus Isl. (MAS)plane plane HID - MAS
    20h 34m
    $390–1,396

  2. Ferry to Northern Peninsula Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Seisiaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Manus Isl. (MAS)plane plane ABM - MAS
    21h 28m
    $395–1,459

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Manus Isl. (MAS) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Thursday Island to Manus Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,139.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Manus Island, Papua New Guinea?

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

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