Cairns Airport (CNS) · Domestic & International · Gateway to the Reef
Cairns Airport
transfers from $45.
Private door-to-door transfers from Cairns Airport to the CBD, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Mission Beach, the Atherton Tablelands, and the Great Barrier Reef gateway. Fixed fares, meet and greet, real-time flight tracking.
Popular routes from Cairns Airport
Fixed fares to every destination.
Pricing
All fares, upfront.
| Destination | Economy | Business | First Class | Van / Group | Est. Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns CBD / Esplanade | $45 | $79 | $119 | $89 | ~10 min | Book → |
| Palm Cove / Trinity Beach | $59 | $99 | $149 | $115 | ~25 min | Book → |
| Clifton Beach / Kewarra | $55 | $89 | $135 | $105 | ~20 min | Book → |
| Port Douglas | $119 | $189 | $289 | $229 | ~60 min | Book → |
| Mossman / Daintree Village | $139 | $219 | $329 | $259 | ~75 min | Book → |
| Kuranda | $69 | $109 | $169 | $129 | ~30 min | Book → |
| Atherton Tablelands | $89 | $149 | $219 | $169 | ~50 min | Book → |
| Mission Beach | $149 | $239 | $359 | $279 | ~90 min | Book → |
All fares include GST and meet & greet. Group rates and long-distance FNQ routes on request — 0448 588 156.
Gateway destinations
Tropical North Queensland
starts here.
The most popular destination from Cairns Airport. The Captain Cook Highway north hugs the Coral Sea for most of the drive. Port Douglas is the gateway to Low Isles and Agincourt Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
The northern beaches strip — Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Clifton Beach, and Kewarra Beach. Palm Cove in particular is Tropical North Queensland's most upmarket beach village, with esplanade dining and boutique resort accommodation.
One of the world's oldest rainforests — a UNESCO World Heritage site north of Port Douglas. We service Daintree Village, Cape Tribulation, and Cow Bay. Pre-booking essential as road conditions vary seasonally.
The village in the rainforest. We transfer directly to Kuranda village, and can also collect from the Smithfield Skyrail terminal. Most visitors combine the Scenic Railway up and Skyrail down, or vice versa.
The cool fertile highland plateau behind Cairns — Atherton, Yungaburra, Mareeba, and the crater lakes. Coffee farms, waterfalls, wildlife, and avocado plantations. A refreshing contrast to the tropical coast below.
The closest point on the mainland to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Four beach villages including South Mission Beach and Bingil Bay. The jumping-off point for Dunk Island water taxis and cassowary spotting.
Terminal information
Cairns Airport
arrivals guide.
Domestic & International — adjacent terminals
Cairns Airport has two adjacent terminals — domestic and international — connected by a short covered walkway. The airport is just 7 km from the Cairns CBD and straightforward to navigate.
The international terminal handles direct flights from Japan (Narita, Kansai), Singapore (Scoot), and Pacific Islands (Air Niugini), plus Qantas international charter services. After clearing customs, follow exit signs to the arrivals hall where your driver waits with a name board.
For domestic arrivals, exit baggage claim at the domestic terminal. If you are unsure which terminal your flight arrives into, check your boarding pass or call us on 0448 588 156.
Key facts
Airlines at Cairns Airport
Every airline. Every flight.
Verified reviews
What Cairns passengers
say about us.
Flew in from Sydney, driver was there instantly, had us in Port Douglas for a sunset dinner. The Captain Cook Highway drive is stunning — perfect start to the holiday.
Family trip to Palm Cove. Van was waiting at arrivals, four bags loaded without being asked. Smooth ride up the northern beaches. Great service from start to finish.
International flight from Tokyo, jet-lagged and disorientated. Driver was calm and professional — had me at my Cairns hotel in under 15 minutes. Exactly what you need after a long flight.
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