Cairns Airport Transportation

In the arrivals hall. At T1 International your driver waits as you come out of customs and biosecurity; at T2 Domestic, after baggage claim. Check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

Cairns Airport is about 7 km (4 miles) north of the city center, usually around 10 minutes by car. Palm Cove is about 25 km north, roughly 25 minutes, and Port Douglas about 66 km north, roughly an hour.

Yes. Your driver takes you straight to your resort, hotel or apartment in Port Douglas, with no stops at other hotels on the way.

Yes. We drive to hotels and vacation rentals in Palm Cove and along the Northern Beaches, including Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Clifton Beach.

Yes. We drive you to the Reef Fleet Terminal in central Cairns, where boats leave for the reef, Green Island and Fitzroy Island. Give us your departure time when you book, so the pickup leaves a comfortable margin for check-in.

Mission Beach is south of Cairns, Kuranda is in the hinterland, and the Daintree and Cape Tribulation lie north of Port Douglas across the Daintree River ferry. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly.

International flights arrive at T1 and domestic flights at T2, about 200 m apart. Jetstar flies both domestic and international routes, so check your ticket and give us your flight number and terminal when you book.

Yes. Give the full street address, any gate or building access details and a contact number, so your driver can find the entrance.

Yes. Your pickup is booked for your flight's arrival time, whatever the hour, and your driver follows the flight.

There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup can be moved.

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel or rental, and give your flight number and departure time and whether you fly from T1 or T2, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.

Not all year. Queensland does not use daylight saving, so Cairns stays on UTC+10 and is one hour behind Sydney and Melbourne from October to April.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from CNS; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Cairns Airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.