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airport information
Cairns
Amenities at airport
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Distance to city center
5 kmCar connection
Captain Cook Hwy, Sheridan St exitWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops are available, including duty-free and souvenir shops in the intertiol terminal.
Parking
- Parking available, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per hour.
Dining
- Restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering options like fast food and cafes.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
Hotel
- Hotels such as the Cairns Airport Hotel within walking distance.
Shower
- Showers are available in the intertiol terminal; usage may be free or require a small fee.
Lounge
- Lounges available, including the Qantas Club and Virgin Australia Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located at the airport information desk in the terminal.
Car Rental
- Car rental services are available from major providers like Avis, Hertz, and Budget.
Public transit options for Cairns
- Bus line 110, Cairns Airport stop, 7 km
FAQ: Travel from Cairns
Everything you need to know about Cairns: From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the airport with ease.

Cairns station offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including elevators and ramps.
Car rental services are not available at Cairns station.
The city center is approximately 5.748 km from Cairns station.
Cairns Central is the main train station in Cairns, located conveniently within the city.
Passengers traveling from Cairns Airport are generally advised to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights to ensure a smooth check-in and security process.
The fastest way to reach the city center from Cairns station is typically by taking a taxi or rideshare service, offering direct and efficient travel.
Cairns is located at Airport Ave, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.
Parking is available at Cairns, with a rate of approximately 1.9€ ($2) per hour.
From Cairns, you can reach the city centre via Bus Line 110 from the Cairns Airport stop, which is 7 km away, or by taking a taxi available outside the terminal.
Showers are available in the international terminal at Cairns, and usage may be free or require a small fee.
Smoking is generally prohibited inside Cairns Airport terminals, but designated smoking areas are available outside the terminal buildings.
Cairns has one terminal.
Yes, toilets, including accessible facilities, are available throughout Cairns.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout Cairns Airport.
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