Cairns International Airport (CNS)
Cairns, AU 🇦🇺 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
YBCS
IATA
CNS
Elevation
10 ft
Region
AU-QLD
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GPS Code: YBCS
Local Code: Not available
Location: -16.878921° N, 145.74948° E
Continent: Oceania
Type: Large International Airport
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Airport Routes
Cairns International Airport (CNS) offers 55 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Jetstar, QantasLink, Virgin Australia and others. Popular destinations from Cairns include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Tullamarine, Townsville Int'l / RAAF and Christchurch Int'l.
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Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Townsville Int'l / RAAF (TSV) new
- Christchurch Int'l (CHC) new
- Kowanyama (KWM) new
- Port Moresby/Jackson Int'l (POM) new
- Aurukun (AUU) new
- Weipa (WEI) new
- Cooktown (CTN) new
- Mount Isa (ISA) new
- Groote Eylandt (GTE) new
- Brisbane (BNE) new
- Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) new
- Singapore Changi (SIN) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
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Top Airlines
Operating at Cairns International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jetstar
JST
/ JQ
|
11 | 366 | 11 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
QantasLink
QLK
|
3 | 166 | 3 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Virgin Australia
VOZ
/ VA
|
3 | 155 | 3 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Alliance Airlines
UTY
/ QQ
|
5 | 149 | 5 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Hinterland Aviation
HND
/ OI
|
5 | 113 | 5 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Skytrans
SKP
/ QN
|
9 | 109 | 9 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Qantas
QFA
/ QF
|
4 | 68 | 4 | Jan 29, 2026 |
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Regional Express Airlines
RXA
/ ZL
|
4 | 51 | 4 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Air Niugini
ANG
/ PX
|
1 | 34 | 1 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Singapore Airlines
SIA
/ SQ
|
1 | 14 | 1 | Feb 1, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12/30 |
3035 ft | 60 ft | ASP | Closed |
15/33 |
10489 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 113.0 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.7 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.9 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxi ranks are located directly outside the arrivals area of both the T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic) terminals. Cairns Taxis is the main provider. Rideshare services like Uber and Didi are also available from designated pick-up zones.
Rental Cars
Major car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty have service desks located in the Arrivals Hall of both terminals. Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially during peak travel seasons.
Public Transportation
Sunbus operates a public bus service connecting the airport to the Cairns CBD and the northern beaches bus network. The bus stop is located at the T2 (Domestic) terminal. Private airport shuttle services offering transfers to hotels and Port Douglas are also available and can be pre-booked.
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