Getting to Cairns

Getting to Cairns

Air

Cairns’s international and domestic airports are located around a 15 minute drive from Cairns CBD. There are two terminals at the Cairns airport; International (T1) and Domestic (T2). The terminals are connected by a covered walkway. There are a range of direct flights and low cost flares available so we encourage you to explore all the options available.

Airlines

Airport Transfers

Excellence Coaches

Excellence Coaches offer services to Cairns City or the Northern Beaches from Sheridan Street. See more info on the Cairns Airport website.

Taxi

Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank at the front of each terminal building, simply follow the signage in the terminal.

For more information about taxis, phone 131 008 or visit www.cairnstaxis.com.au.

Ride Share

Cairns Airport now has dedicated ride-share booking pick up zones at both T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic). Look for signs indicating ride-booking outside the terminals.

T1 (International) zone – eastern end of terminal, just to the right of bus pick-up area.

T2 (Domestic) zone – northern end of public pick-up lane.

Car Rental

The below six car hire companies are located on site and have car hire counters located in the arrivals hall of both T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic).