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How to Travel from

Cairns Airport to Mount Isa

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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$292.56–$953.99
Plane from Cairns to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$585.11

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Mount
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.36–$546.95

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.52–$95.40
Bus from Townsville to Mount
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
Bus from Cloncurry to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$31.80

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$48.34

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$923.43
Train from Townsville station to Mount
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$36.89–$2,662.77

Questions and Answers

How long does it take to travel from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa?

It takes 20h 15m to travel from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns Airport to Mount Isa?

The fastest flight time from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa is 2 hours and 13 minutes, and the cost is $191.54 - $574.62.

How far is it from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

The distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa is 791 km. The road distance is 1172.9 km.

How can I travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa without a car is to bus via Cairns Base Hospital which takes 19 hours 54 minutes and costs $127.69 - $319.23.

How long is the travel time from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

It takes approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa, including transfers.

How can someone travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa?

The best way to get from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $191.54 - $574.62. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns Base Hospital, which costs $127.69 - $319.23 and takes 19h 54m, you could also train, which costs $49.80 - $3,703.09 and takes 29h 16m.

What is the time difference between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa?

It is currently 20:15 at both, Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa.

Can you travel from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa by car?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Mount Isa is 1173 kilometers. It takes approximately 13 hours and 37 minutes to drive from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Mount Isa.

What is the best time to visit Mount Isa?

The best time to visit Mount Isa is during the dry season, from May to October.
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