How far is it from Merauke to Thursday Island?

The distance between Merauke and Thursday Island is 326 km.

How long does it take to get from Merauke to Thursday Island?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Merauke to Thursday Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Merauke and Thursday Island?

Thursday Island is 1h ahead of Merauke. It is currently 6:21 AM in Merauke and 7:21 AM in Thursday Island.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Merauke to Thursday Island - 3 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Merauke to Thursday Island by unknown, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel to Badu Island Airport, fly, ferry
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1. Walk from Merauke to Badu Island Airport (BDD)
2. Fly from Badu Island Airport (BDD) to Horn Island Airport (HID)BDD - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
6h 10m
Travel to Mabuiag Island, fly, ferry
1. Walk from Merauke to Mabuiag Island (UBB)
2. Fly from Mabuiag Island (UBB) to Horn Island Airport (HID)UBB - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
6h 10m
Travel to Saibai Island Airport, fly, ferry
1. Walk from Merauke to Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
2. Fly from Saibai Island Airport (SBR) to Horn Island Airport (HID)SBR - HID
3. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Island
6h 43m

Badu Island Airport (BDD) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

17Weekly Planes

19 minAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 326.1 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Merauke, Indonesia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Merauke to Thursday Island. However, you can travel to Badu Island Airport (BDD) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island. Alternatively, you can travel to Mabuiag Island (UBB) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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