What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo is to fly which costs Rp4600000 - Rp8000000 and takes 17h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes 17h 35m and costs Rp4600000 - Rp8000000.

How far is it from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

The distance between Cairns and Labuan Bajo is 2959 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo?

It takes approximately 17h 35m to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Labuan Bajo?

Labuan Bajo is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 7:43 AM in Cairns and 5:43 AM in Labuan Bajo.

Where can I stay near Labuan Bajo?

There are 238+ hotels available in Labuan Bajo.

Cairns to Labuan Bajo - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Labuan Bajo by plane or bus

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Fly from Cairns
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)CNS - LBJ
17h 35m
Rp 4,600,000–8,000,000
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)CTN - LBJ
26h 35m
Rp 4,089,900–9,753,217

Cairns (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) flights

6Weekly Planes

17h 25mAverage Duration

Rp 3,812,144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,958.8 km
Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Labuan Bajo, Indonesia?

Jetstar, Indonesia AirAsia, and Wings Air fly from Cairns (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) 6 times a week.

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