What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island?

The fastest way to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 16h 55m and costs $750 - $1,900.

How far is it from Mount Isa to Thursday Island?

The distance between Mount Isa and Thursday Island is 1177 km.

How long does it take to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island?

It takes approximately 16h 55m to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

Mount Isa to Thursday Island - one way to travel via plane, and ferry

There is 1 way to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island by plane or ferry

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane ISA - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
16h 55m
$766–1,894

Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

17Weekly Planes

19h 41mAverage Duration

$731Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Isa to Thursday Island.

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Distance: 1,177.1 km
Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Mount Isa, QLD, Australia and Thursday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mount Isa to Thursday Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) airport, fly to Horn Island Airport (HID), take the taxi to Horn Island, then take the ferry to Thursday Island.

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