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How to get fromCairns to Tablelandsby plane, car or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Tablelands by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)planeCNS - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Tablelandscar
    10h 9m
    $497–1,095

  2. Drive 1,690.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairns to Tablelandscar1,690.1 km
    19h 26m
    $325–470

  3. Fly to Tennant Creek, taxi

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tennant Creek (TCA)planeCNS - TCA
    2. Take the taxi from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tablelandstaxi
    28h 2m
    $932–2,444

Cairns (CNS) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tablelands, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Tablelands. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA), then drive to Tablelands. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Tablelands in around 19h 26m.

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