There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Aurukun by plane or car
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Fly to Aurukun Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)SYD - AUU
8h 38m$318–922Fly to Weipa Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Weipa Airport (WEI)SYD - WEI
- Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Aurukun
11h 40m$253–927Drive 3,198.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Aurukun3,198.9 km
41h 26m$626–904
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Aurukun is to fly and drive which costs $250 - $950 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Aurukun is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $310 - $950.
The distance between Sydney and Aurukun is 2491 km. The road distance is 3198.9 km.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Sydney to Aurukun, including transfers.
Aurukun is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:53 PM in Sydney and 6:53 PM in Aurukun.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Aurukun is 3199 km. It takes approximately 41h 26m to drive from Sydney to Aurukun.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Aurukun, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) twice daily.
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- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aurukun Airport via Cairns, Iron Range
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aurukun Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aurukun Airport via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aurukun Airport via Cairns, Iron Range
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aurukun Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aurukun Airport via Melbourne, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Townsville, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
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