What is the cheapest way to get from Weipa to Cooktown?

The cheapest way to get from Weipa to Cooktown is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weipa to Cooktown?

The fastest way to get from Weipa to Cooktown is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $490 - $850.

How far is it from Weipa to Cooktown?

The distance between Weipa and Cooktown is 492 km. The road distance is 647.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Weipa to Cooktown?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Weipa to Cooktown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Weipa to Cooktown?

Yes, the driving distance between Weipa to Cooktown is 647 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Weipa to Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Weipa to Cooktown - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Weipa to Cooktown by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)WEI - CTN
4h 44m
$490–824
Drive 647.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Weipa to Cooktown647.1 km
11h 58m
$127–183
Fly to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS)WEI - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
8h 31m
$390–869

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

5Weekly Planes

4h 32mAverage Duration

$352Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.5 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Weipa, QLD, Australia and Cooktown, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Hinterland Aviation, and Alliance Airlines fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 5 times a week.

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