What is the cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Lae?

The cheapest way to get from Thursday Island to Lae is to ferry and fly and taxi which costs $420 - $950 and takes 24h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Lae?

The fastest way to get from Thursday Island to Lae is to ferry and fly and taxi which takes 20h 27m and costs $440 - $1,000.

How far is it from Thursday Island to Lae?

The distance between Thursday Island and Lae is 712 km.

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

It takes approximately 20h 27m to get from Thursday Island to Lae, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lae?

There are three+ hotels available in Lae.

Thursday Island to Lae - 2 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and taxi

There are 2 ways to get from Thursday Island to Lae by ferry, plane, or taxi

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

Ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
2. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane HID - LAE
3. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi
20h 27m
$444–975
Ferry to Northern Peninsula Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Seisiaferry
2. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane ABM - LAE
3. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi
24h 17m
$420–938

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) flights

1Weekly Planes

17h 30mAverage Duration

$350Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thursday Island to Lae.

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Distance: 711.6 km
Duration: 20h 27m

What companies run services between Thursday Island, QLD, Australia and Lae, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Thursday Island to Lae. However, you can take the ferry to Horn Island, take the taxi to Horn Island Airport (HID) airport, fly to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE), then take the taxi to Lae. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Seisia, take the taxi to Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) airport, fly to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE), then take the taxi to Lae.

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