What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lae?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lae is to fly and taxi which costs $290 - $750 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Lae?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Lae is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 10m and costs $290 - $750.

How far is it from Cairns to Lae?

The distance between Cairns and Lae is 1197 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Lae?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cairns to Lae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lae?

There are two+ hotels available in Lae.

Cairns to Lae - one way to travel via plane, and taxi

There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Lae by plane or taxi

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane CNS - LAE
2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi
6h 10m
$295–741

Cairns (CNS) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,197.4 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Lae, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Lae. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE), then take the taxi to Lae.

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