There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Mapoon by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Mapoon is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Mapoon is to fly and drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $290 - $750.
The distance between Cairns and Mapoon is 721 km. The road distance is 889.4 km.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cairns to Mapoon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Mapoon is 889 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Cairns to Mapoon.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Mapoon, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Mapoon. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Mapoon. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Mapoon in around 16h 50m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Weipa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Weipa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–650
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