Cairns International Airport (CNS)

Cairns, AU 🇦🇺 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

YBCS

IATA

CNS

Elevation

10 ft

Region

AU-QLD

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: YBCS

Local Code: Not available

Location: -16.878921° N, 145.74948° E

Continent: OC

Type: Medium Airport

External Links

Public Transportation
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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Cairns International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Jetstar
JST / JQ
10 254 10 Dec 11, 2025
3 111 3 Dec 11, 2025
5 106 5 Dec 9, 2025
3 99 3 Dec 11, 2025
5 75 5 Dec 11, 2025
Skytrans
SKP / QN
9 72 9 Dec 11, 2025
Qantas
QFA / QF
4 48 4 Dec 9, 2025
4 35 4 Dec 9, 2025
Air Niugini
ANG / PX
1 22 1 Dec 9, 2025
1 10 1 Nov 14, 2025
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

Ident Name Type Frequency
CS Cairns VOR-DME 113000 kHz
CS Cairns NDB 364 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
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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