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

The cheapest way to get from Aurukun to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $550 - $1,700 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aurukun to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs $550 - $1,700.

How far is it from Aurukun to Thursday Island?

The distance between Aurukun and Thursday Island is 333 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Aurukun to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Aurukun to Thursday Island - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Aurukun to Thursday Island by plane, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aurukun Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)AUU - ABM
2. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Island
8h 52m
$446–2,369
Fly Aurukun Airport to Horn Island Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Horn Island Airport (HID)AUU - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
6h 42m
$581–1,666
Drive to Weipa Airport, fly to Horn Island Airport, ferry
1. Drive from Aurukun to Weipa Airport (WEI)
2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Horn Island Airport (HID)WEI - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
10h 39m
$580–1,721

Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) flights

2Weekly Planes

7h 10mAverage Duration

$380Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.7 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

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

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