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Cairns arrivals

Arriving by air into Cairns
Cairns airport is located just north of the city and about 25 minutes from Palm Cove and the Northern Beaches. Port Douglas is about one hour north of the airport. Taxis can be hired at the airport but are expensive and at times you will have to queue. Most people pre book a transfer which saves money and is a very efficient system. The drivers will meet your flight, help you with luggage and make for an enjoyable start to your holiday. For the latest Cairns airport flight departures and Cairns airport flight arrivals at Cairns International Airport click here.

Cairns airport transfer
Best value rates are with Airport Connections who will meet your flight and transfer from Cairns Airport to most Cairns City, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas, Silky Oaks Lodge and Cape Tribulation hotels. It is essential that a pre booking is made.

Book a Cairns transfer for when you depart
Airport Connections will pick you up from Cairns, Northern Beaches, Port Douglas, Silky Oaks Lodge or Cape Tribulation hotel. Pre booking is essential and click here to book now.

 

Cairns Bus
Buses arrive at Trinity Wharf, conveniently located within walking distance of the centre of the city. If you are intending to stay at a backpacker's hostel, you will find a row of minibuses waiting for you and no walking will be necessary. Bus services are operated from Cairns Brisbane by Greyhound and Premier. The Brisbane Cairns bus takes 27 to 29 hours.

Cairns by car
Overseas travellers often don't realise the vastness of Australia. By road, Cairns is approximately 1750km from Brisbane, 2800km from Darwin, 2850 from Sydney and 3200km from Melbourne.

Cairns train
The Cairns railway station in the heart of the town in the midst of a shopping centre. Actually, the shopping centre is on the site of the old station, while the station is newly built to the west of its original location. Trains run from Brisbane Cairns four times a week, taking approximately 32 hours over the journey. For Queensland train timetables and fares visit Queensland Railway.

Flights to Cairns
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