What is the cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Horn Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cooktown to Horn Island is to bus and fly which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooktown to Horn Island?

The fastest way to get from Cooktown to Horn Island is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $400 - $1,300.

How far is it from Cooktown to Horn Island?

The distance between Cooktown and Horn Island is 636 km.

How long does it take to get from Cooktown to Horn Island?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cooktown to Horn Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Horn Island?

There are five+ hotels available in Horn Island.

Cooktown to Horn Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cooktown to Horn Island by plane or bus

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Fly from Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Horn Island Airport (HID)CTN - HID
4h 33m
$404–1,264
Bus to Cairns, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Horn Island Airport (HID)CNS - HID
8h 58m
$322–1,050

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

$352Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.5 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Horn Island, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation and Qantas fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Horn Island Airport (HID) once daily.

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