Cairns airport (CNS)

Cairns Airport, opened in 1943, is one of the most important in Australia. It operates with domestic and international flights, including neighbouring countries and the Far East.

Official Website: cairnsairport.com.au
Number of Terminals - 2 - Terminal 1 (international flights) and Terminal 2 (domestic flights), open from 4:00 am until the last flight. They are connected through a covered walkway.
Annual passenger traffic: 4.9 million passengers went through it during 2017.
Tel: +61 740 806 703. E-mail: [email protected] Information booths available in the public area of both terminals.

 Location

The airport is located 7 km (4 miles) to the north of downtown Cairns.

Accommodation near Cairns airport (CNS)

Some accommodations in the vicinity have shuttles for the transfer of their guests.

Kookas Bed & Breakfast (2.8 km/1.7 miles)
The Lakes Resort (2.9 km/1.8 miles)
Lilybank Guest House (3 km/1.9 miles)
Edge Apartments (3.1 km/1.9 miles)
Summer House Backpackers (3.1 km/1.9 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Public and private transportation

Ride-sharing - Services from Uber and Ride Share pick-up passengers at the eastern end of Terminal 1 and at the northern end of Terminal 2.

Bus - Sun Palm Transport Group (Tel +61 740 991 191) operates a service to different hotels, the city centre and the northern beaches, including Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Buses leave every 30 minutes from 5:30 am to 0:30 am and stops are located near the Arrivals area of both terminals. On the other hand, the Airport Connect runs to the Translink public transportation stops at Sheridan Street from 4:15 am to 10:15 pm. More information

Taxi - Vehicles from Cairns Taxis (Tel +61 131 008) are available to the city and the coastal area, covering from Ellis Beach to Wrights Creek, Edmonton. Each terminal has sheltered ranks at the front. The trip to downtown Cairns takes about 10 minutes.

Car rental agencies

Car rental counters are found in the Arrivals area of both terminals.

Avis (Tel +61 740 339 555 - 5:00 am to 0:30 am)
Budget (Tel +61 740 339 777 - 5:00 am to 0:30 am)
Europcar (Tel +61 740 349 088 - 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
Hertz (Tel +61 740 359 299 - 4:00 am to 11:30 pm)
Redspot/Enterprise (Tel +61 740 349 045 / 052 - 5:00 am to 0:30 am)
Thrifty (Tel +61 740 339 800 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)

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Parking services at Cairns airport (CNS)

All car parks have CCTV. The first 10 minutes of stay are free of charge. Payment can be made inside the parking lot itself or at automatic pay stations located adjacent to the different areas. There are also passenger pick-up and drop-off zones in front of the terminals. Fees and bookings

T1 Budget Car Park - Located opposite Terminal 1 and connected to the domestic building through a covered walkway.
T2 Car Park - Situated across from Terminal 2 and linked to Terminal 1 via a covered hallway. There is a premium area with covered spaces.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers are asked to advise their airline or travel agent at the time of booking about any disability or assistance required at the airport. There are reserved parking spaces at the nearest point to the terminal entrances, accessible counters, induction loops, adapted restrooms and elevators. Ramps and aerobridges allow easy access to the aircraft. In some cases, an ambulift is also available.