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

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  1. Fly to Cooktown Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane WEI - CTN
    4h 14m
    $560–1,024

  2. Drive  647 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Weipa to Cooktowncar car 647 km
    12h 1m
    $134–194

  3. Fly to Cairns, bus

    1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WEI - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    8h
    $426–920

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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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