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How to get fromCairns to Chuuk Islandsby plane, unknown, bus, train or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Chuuk Islands by plane, unknown, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Cairns, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Chuuk International Airport (TKK)planeCNS - TKK
    2. Walk from Chuuk International Airport (TKK) to Chuuk Islandsunknown
    2d

  2. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Chuuk International Airport (TKK)planeCTN - TKK
    3. Walk from Chuuk International Airport (TKK) to Chuuk Islandsunknown
    2d 6h

  3. Train, ferry, travel to Palm Island Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry
    3. Walk from Palm Island Jetty to Palm Island Airport (PMK)unknown
    4. Fly from Palm Island Airport (PMK) to Chuuk International Airport (TKK)planePMK - TKK
    5. Walk from Chuuk International Airport (TKK) to Chuuk Islandsunknown
    3d 5h

  4. Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
    2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
    3. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
    4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Chuuk International Airport (TKK)planeTSV - TKK
    5. Walk from Chuuk International Airport (TKK) to Chuuk Islandsunknown
    2d 18h

Cairns (CNS) to Chuuk International Airport (TKK) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration47h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Chuuk Islands, Micronesia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Chuuk Islands. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Chuuk International Airport (TKK), then travel to Chuuk Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cooktown, take the taxi to Cooktown Airport (CTN) airport, fly to Chuuk International Airport (TKK), then travel to Chuuk Islands.

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