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How to get fromCooktown to Lockhart Riverby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Cooktown Airport

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    1. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CTN - IRG
    5h 14m
    $156–591

  2. Drive  592.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cooktown to Lockhart Rivercar car 592.8 km
    11h 17m
    $128–185

  3. Bus to Cairns, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cooktown to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CNS - IRG
    7h 29m
    $570–885

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cooktown, QLD, Australia and Lockhart River, QLD, Australia?

Hinterland Aviation and Skytrans fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) 6 times a week.

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