Cairns flights: airfare and airport information
Home to the Great Barrier Reef, international tourist hotspot and tropical getaway, Cairns offers lots for the budget and luxury traveller alike. Cairns also acts as a hub for travel to far north Queensland, so if you're heading north, you'll more than likely take a flight to Cairns.
Which airlines offer flights to Cairns?
Qantas and Virgin Blue fly to Cairns from most major Australian cities. Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Air New Zealand (amongst others) offer international flights to Cairns.
Cairns airport information
Located only 5 minutes from the city centre, Cairns airport is Australia's fifth busiest airport, offering a number of food and retail outlets as well as ATM's, a post office, currency exchange, car hire desks and baggage stories.
Taxis that take up to eight passengers are readily available for accommodation transfers, as are buses.
When's the best time to fly to Cairns?
The best time to travel is between April and September, when the weather's not wet or humid. In July check out the Cairns Show – showcasing business industry and agricultural displays with a lots of activities and entertainment. On the cultural side, the annual 3 week Festival Cairns guarantees artistic and sporting fun and celebration. If you fancy a bit more excitement, Cairns Amateurs is the four-day racing carnival of the season, including 15 racing programs complete with an Air New Zealand 'Fashion on the Field' competition. But no matter when you go, check out Cairns' spectacular beaches and go snorkelling or scuba diving to experience the beauty of marine and coral life in unimaginable colour.
Getting around Cairns
A small place, Cairns is best explored on foot or by bike. Some accommodation packages offer coach transfers for tours, but for scenic drives, a hire car is your best option.
Cairns hotels and accommodation
