– Air Travel –

It’s easy to fly right into the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Fourteen domestic and international airlines service Cairns Airport – Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tigerair, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Air Niugini, SilkAir and Regional Express, as well as small local airlines Skytrans, Alliance Airlines and Airte North.

Direct flights arrive from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin, plus a number of major regional centres.

International destinations include Auckland, Port Moresby, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Bali, Manila and Singapore. From here, you can connect with almost anywhere in the world.

Cairns Airport has two passenger terminals – T1 for international flights and T2 for domestic flights. It takes about 5-10 minutes to walk between the terminals along a covered path. Inside the terminals, you’ll find a selection of shops, with well-known brands like Victoria’s Secret and MAC, specialty stores featuring uniquely Australian products as well as surfwear, souvenirs and an extensive Duty-Free range. Grab a pre-flight drink at the Great Northern Brewery (in T2) or a snack at one of the many cafes and restaurants. There are also three airline lounges for eligible flyers to enjoy.

The airport is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Cairns. The Airport Connect bus links the airport with the Cairns public transport system from Sheridan Street. Shuttle buses are also available. Car rental booths are located in the Arrivals Halls in each terminal. Limousine, taxi and ride-booking services are also available.

For more information, please visit the Cairns International Airport website

– Local Transport Information –