There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Mapoon by plane or car
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mapoon is to fly and drive which costs $420 - $750 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mapoon is to fly and drive which takes 10h 35m and costs $420 - $750.
The distance between Melbourne and Mapoon is 2907 km. The road distance is 3601.7 km.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Melbourne to Mapoon, including transfers.
Mapoon is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:31 AM in Melbourne and 9:31 AM in Mapoon.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mapoon is 3602 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Melbourne to Mapoon.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mapoon, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Mapoon. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Mapoon. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Mapoon in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Sydney, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Adelaide, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
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