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Cairns International Airport

Cairns, Australia

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Cairns International Airport

Cairns, Australia
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56
Routes out
30
Destinations
YBCS
ICAO
10 ft
Elevation
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Tropical gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Far North Queensland.

Opened
1928
Location
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport (CNS/YBCS) serves as the primary aviation hub for Far North Queensland, Australia, handling both domestic and international passengers. Situated approximately 7 kilometres north of Cairns city centre, it is one of Australia's busiest regional international airports, welcoming visitors destined for the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and Cape York Peninsula. The airport supports a broad range of scheduled services connecting Cairns to major Australian cities as well as international destinations across Asia and the Pacific. It plays a critical economic role for the region, facilitating tourism, trade, and freight movements throughout tropical Queensland. Owned and operated by Cairns Airport Pty Ltd, the facility has undergone significant infrastructure investment over the years to accommodate growing passenger numbers and wide-body aircraft operations.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal building with separate international and domestic processing areas under one roof.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, rideshare services, public buses, and dedicated airport shuttle coaches connecting to Cairns city centre and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand, with international services also operated by various Asian carriers.
Notable facts
  • Cairns Airport is one of only a handful of Australian airports with a dedicated international terminal capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
  • The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 10 feet (3 metres) above sea level, making it susceptible to weather events during cyclone season.
  • It is the eighth-busiest airport in Australia by passenger movements.
  • The airport plays a vital role in medical evacuations for remote communities across Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait.
  • A major terminal redevelopment and expansion project was completed in the 2010s to improve passenger amenity and capacity.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Route map (30 destinations)

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Routes

CNS → BNEAA · 737
CNS → BNEAY · 333
CNS → HKGAY · 333
CNS → BNEBA · 333
CNS → HKGBA · 333
CNS → GTEBF · BE1
CNS → BNECX · 333
CNS → HKGCX · 333
CNS → GOVEK · 717
CNS → BNEJL · 333
CNS → KIXJL · 332
CNS → NRTJL · 332
CNS → ADLJQ · 320
CNS → BNEJQ · 320
CNS → DRWJQ · 320
CNS → KIXJQ · 332
CNS → MELJQ · 321 320 332
CNS → NRTJQ · 332
CNS → OOLJQ · 320
CNS → PERJQ · 320
CNS → SYDJQ · 320 321
CNS → AKLNZ · 320
CNS → POMPX · DH4
CNS → RABPX · DH4
CNS → ABMQ6 · DH1
CNS → AUUQ6 · DH1
CNS → CUQQ6 · DH1
CNS → EDRQ6 · DH1
CNS → IRGQ6 · DH1
CNS → ISAQ6 · DH1
CNS → KWMQ6 · DH1
CNS → NTNQ6 · DH1
CNS → WEIQ6 · DH1
CNS → ASPQF · 717
CNS → AYQQF · 717
CNS → BNEQF · 73H
CNS → DRWQF · 717
CNS → GOVQF · 717
CNS → HIDQF · DH4 DH3
CNS → HTIQF · DH3
CNS → KIXQF · 332
CNS → MELQF · 73H
CNS → NRTQF · 332
CNS → POMQF · DH4
CNS → SYDQF · 763 73H
CNS → TSVQF · DH4 DH3
CNS → WEIQF · DH3 DH4
CNS → BNETT · 320
CNS → MELTT · 320
CNS → SYDTT · 320
CNS → GUMUA · 738
CNS → AKLUS · 320
CNS → AKLVA · 320
CNS → BNEVA · 73H E90 73W
CNS → MELVA · 73H
CNS → SYDVA · E90 73H
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Cairns Airport
Encyclopaedia

Cairns Airport is an international airport in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is the seventh busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the Cairns central business district in the suburb of Aeroglen. The airport lies between Mount Whitfield to the west and Trinity Bay to the east.

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