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

The cheapest way to get from Horn Island to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horn Island to Cooktown is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $460 - $1,400.

How far is it from Horn Island to Cooktown?

The distance between Horn Island and Cooktown is 636 km.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Horn Island to Cooktown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

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

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

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Fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)HID - CTN
3h 33m
$462–1,385
Fly to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Cairns (CNS)HID - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
8h 50m
$320–1,053

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

12Weekly Planes

4h 50mAverage Duration

$412Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

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

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