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How to get fromCooktown to Aurukunby car, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cooktown to Aurukun by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive  659.8 km

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    1. Drive from Cooktown to Aurukuncar car 659.8 km
    12h 8m
    $142–205

  2. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CNS - AUU
    7h 33m
    $578–908

  3. Fly from Cooktown Airport

    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CTN - AUU
    6h 18m
    $144–614

Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 8m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Aurukun, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) 6 times a week.

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