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

The cheapest way to get from Weipa to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which costs $550 - $1,600 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weipa to Thursday Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs $550 - $1,600.

How far is it from Weipa to Thursday Island?

The distance between Weipa and Thursday Island is 256 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Weipa to Thursday Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thursday Island?

There are four+ hotels available in Thursday Island.

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

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

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Horn Island Airport (HID)plane WEI - HID
2. Take the ferry from Horn Island to Thursday Islandferry
7h 3m
$582–1,525

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Horn Island Airport (HID) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 2mAverage Duration

$490Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Weipa to Thursday Island.

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Distance: 256.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

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

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