FAQs
Cairns
(CNS) airport
Answers to the Frequently Asked Questions about Cairns airport (CNS)
What are the terminals, contact information and location?
Which flights depart today?
Which flights arrive today?
Which car rental companies operate at the airport?
What services, facilities and lounges does the airport offer?
What are the transportation services?
Can I sleep at the airport and what hotels are there?
What are the parking options?
What accessibility services and facilities are available?
What airlines serve the airport?
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More Specific Frequently Asked Questions
Each terminal has its own covered taxi rank located in front of the building and clearly signposted. Cairns Taxis operates 24 hours a day, and taxis are always available. Free intercoms are located at the start of each queue if you require assistance.
Services such as Uber and 1300 Rideshare have designated pick-up zones outside the terminals: at the eastern end of Terminal 1 (international) and at the northern end of Terminal 2 (domestic). Drop-off zones are located in front of each terminal’s check-in area.
Yes, the airport offers free Wi-Fi. Terminal 1 provides 1 hour of free access, while Terminal 2 offers 30 minutes free.
Both terminals are connected by a covered pedestrian walkway of approximately 200 metres. The walk takes around 5 minutes and is marked with a yellow line on the ground to help guide passengers.
Yes, there is a luggage storage service next to the parking service desk in Terminal 2. Opening hours are from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
No, Cairns Airport does not operate 24 hours for passenger stays. The terminals close shortly after the last flight of the night and reopen at around 4:00 am. Overnight stays inside the buildings are not permitted.
Currency exchange offices operate during flight hours in both terminals. There are also ATMs and branches of major Australian banks nearby.
If the item was lost in the common areas of the terminals, you should complete the lost property form on the official website. If it was left onboard an aircraft, you must contact the airline directly.
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Latest updates: April 11, 2026
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