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Cairns Airport is an international airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It offers direct flights to 10 international destinations and 27 domestic destinations. International flights arrive from Papua New Guinea, Tokyo, Bali, Singapore, and New Zealand, while the most common domestic flights are from Perth, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. The airport is located 2.3 nautical miles north-northwest of Cairns and is easily accessible by taxi, bus, or car.
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International flights to Cairns
Cairns International Airport (CNS) is a medium-sized airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is the seventh busiest airport in the country. The airport has direct flights to 10 international destinations and 27 domestic destinations, as well as many general aviation flights.
CNS is accessible from several international locations, including Japan, Eastern Asia, and South-Eastern Asia. There are no direct services from Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia, China, or Central Asia.
The following airlines offer international flights to Cairns:
- Jetstar: Nonstop flights from Osaka (KIX) and Tokyo (NRT) in Japan, as well as Denpasar (DPS)
- Cathay Pacific: Seasonal non-stop flights from Hong Kong (HKG) in Eastern Asia
- AirAsia: Year-round flights from Denpasar (DPS)
- Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): Flights from Singapore (SIN)
- Fiji Airways (Oneworld): Direct flights from Nadi, the only city in Fiji with direct flights to Cairns
In addition to the international flight options, CNS is well-connected to other parts of Australia. The three most popular routes to Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Other Australian cities with direct flights to Cairns include Proserpine, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Weipa, and Yulara.
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Domestic flights to Cairns
Cairns Airport (CNS) is an international airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is located 2.3 nautical miles north-northwest of Cairns and 7 kilometres north of the Cairns Central Business District. The airport has direct flights to 27 domestic destinations and many general aviation flights, including helicopter operators.
Most domestic flights to Cairns are under four hours and are incoming from Perth, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Airlines arriving at Cairns from domestic locations include Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Skytrans, Alliance Air, and Air North. Qantas, Virgin, and Jetstar also fly out of Cairns.
There are 27 airports in Australia that offer direct flights to Cairns. From Adelaide, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia. From Alice Springs, the only airline with direct flights is Airnorth. From Aurukun and Bamaga, you can fly with FlexFlight and Skytrans Airlines. From Brisbane, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia. From Coen and Cooktown, all direct flights to Cairns are operated by Hinterland Aviation. From Darwin, the only airline with direct flights is Qantas. From the Gold Coast, you can fly non-stop to Cairns with Jetstar. From Gove, the only airline with direct flights is Airnorth. From Horn Island, direct flights are offered by Qantas. From Kowanyama and Lockhart River, you can fly with FlexFlight, Hinterland Aviation, and Skytrans Airlines.
The Cairns Airport Domestic Terminal has five jet bridges and 17 gates. A $55 million upgrade of the terminal was completed in August 2020 to prepare it for the projected 6 million passengers annually from 2027.
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Airlines that fly to Cairns
Cairns Airport is an international airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, and is the seventh busiest airport in the country. The airport has direct flights to 10 international and 27 domestic destinations, including all major Australian cities and tourist destinations, regional communities in Far North Queensland, and international destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are the main airlines that fly to and from Cairns Airport. Qantas and Virgin Australia are full-service carriers, while Jetstar is a low-cost carrier. In addition to these, AirAsia Indonesia also operates flights to and from Cairns Airport.
Virgin Australia offers a daily direct service to Tokyo-Haneda, which was launched in 2023 with the Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet. The airline also operates flights to other domestic destinations within Australia. Qantas and Jetstar also offer flights to various domestic destinations within Australia, as well as some international destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.
The airport has undergone several upgrades and redevelopments over the years, including a $200 million redevelopment of the Domestic Terminal completed in 2010, and an upgrade to the International Terminal in 2023. The airport is easily accessible, located just 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north of the Cairns Central Business District, in the suburb of Aeroglen.
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Airports with direct flights to Cairns
Cairns Airport (CNS) is an international airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It offers direct flights to 10 international destinations and 27 domestic destinations.
Australia
27 airports in Australia offer direct flights to Cairns. These include Adelaide, Alice Springs, Aurukun, Bamaga, Brisbane, Coen, Cooktown, Darwin, Gold Coast, Gove, Horn Island, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. The most frequent flights to Cairns are from Brisbane and Sydney.
Asia
There are intercontinental flights to Cairns from Japan, Eastern Asia, and South-Eastern Asia. Direct flights to Cairns are available from Hong Kong, Denpasar (Indonesia), Osaka and Tokyo (Japan), Auckland and Christchurch (New Zealand), and Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea).
Airlines
Airlines that fly directly to Cairns include Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Skytrans, Alliance Air, Air North, Air New Zealand, Singapore Air, Cathay Pacific, AirAsia, and Hinterland Aviation.
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Travel time to Cairns
The best time to travel to Cairns depends on your preferences. If you want to travel on a budget, the off-season (January and February) is ideal, as you can find cheap flights, tours, and accommodations. Despite the rain, there can still be sunny days, and you'll get to avoid the crowds. The transition months between the wet and dry seasons (April/May and September/October) are also a great choice, as they offer a mix of both seasons' perks.
If you're travelling with your family, school holidays might be your only option. The city is buzzing during these times, and there's a lot of excitement. The peak travel season in Cairns coincides with the dry season, so expect pleasant weather but higher prices and more crowds. The dry season usually falls between May and October, bringing cooler temperatures and safer road conditions.
If you're a fan of whales, visit Cairns between May and September to witness their migration. June and July are the best months to spot Dwarf Minke whales, and you can even book a Great Barrier Reef tour specialising in whale-spotting. To avoid the stifling temperatures, visit during the winter (June to August) when average peaks are around 26°C. This is also a great time to spot migrating whales and go diving or snorkelling, as it coincides with stinger season, when you can don a stinger suit and dive alongside box jellyfish and Irukandji.
When it comes to driving to Cairns, the travel time varies depending on your starting point. If you're driving from Townsville, the journey will take around 4 hours and 45 minutes. From Airlie Beach, it's approximately 8 hours. If you're up for a longer road trip, you can drive from Brisbane, which covers 1,702 km and takes around 19.5 hours. For a truly epic adventure, you can take a scenic route from Melbourne, which will take around 53 hours and let you explore Australia's stunning coastline.
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Frequently asked questions
International flights to Cairns arrive from New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bali.
Airlines that fly to Cairns from domestic locations include Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Skytrans, Alliance Air and Air North. International airlines include Air New Zealand, Singapore Air and Cathay Pacific.
Domestic flights to Cairns Airport are available from Perth, Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
