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How to get fromMackay to Simpson Desertby plane, unknown or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay to Simpson Desert by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Mackay to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane MKY - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    15h 48m

  2. Fly Mackay to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane MKY - CPD
    2. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    24h 23m

  3. Fly Mackay to Boulia Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane MKY - BQL
    2. Walk from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    31h

  4. Fly Mackay to Olympic Dam, travel

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Olympic Dam (OLP)plane plane MKY - OLP
    2. Walk from Olympic Dam (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    18h 21m

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane PPP - ASP
    3. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    30h 38m

Mackay (MKY) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mackay to Simpson Desert. However, you can fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can fly to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) then travel to Simpson Desert.

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