Can riders be picked up at Cairns Airport using the Uber app?

Yes, riders can request a ride through the Uber app to and from Cairns Airport.

How much will an Uber trip to or from Cairns Airport cost?

Uber can get you from: Cairns Airport to the Cairns Esplanade, starting at $12 Cairns Airport to Edmonton, starting at $28 Cairns Airport to Palm Cove, starting at $31 Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, starting at $78 These are estimated fares. Actual fares vary based on time of day, pickup location, and dropoff location. Trips originating and terminating at Cairns Airport are subject to an airport access fee.

Is there an airport fee for trips requested through the Uber app?

Yes, Cairns Airport charges a $2.42 access fee for Uber pickups and dropoffs. This fee is automatically added to your fare when you request a ride to or from Cairns Airport.

Where do I meet my driver for a pickup at Cairns Airport?

Cairns Airport requires that Uber pickups begin at the designated Ride-Booking zone. For domestic arrivals, turn right after leaving the terminal. For international arrivals, turn left.

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Whether you’re going from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas or from city center to Cairns Airport, count on Uber to get you there.

Airport Avenue, Cairns Airport, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia
+61 7-4080-6703

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How to get a ride from Cairns Airport

Find your pickup location

For domestic arrivals, turn right after exiting the terminal. For international arrivals, turn left after exiting the terminal.

Check the app for details

Once you’ve requested a ride, you’ll receive directions through the app. You can also look for signs at CNS that point to the Ride-Booking zone.

Meet your driver

Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.

Cairns Airport map

The Ride-Booking zone is located outside of the terminal, to the right of the domestic terminal and left of the international terminal.

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Cairns Airport visitor information

Cairns Airport (CNS) is the 7th-busiest airport in Australia. The airport is about a 10-minute drive south of the city center.

Cairns Airport terminals

There are 2 terminals at Cairns Airport: the T1 International Terminal and the T2 Domestic Terminal.

Cairns Airport serves the following airlines:

Air New Zealand
Air Niugini
Airnorth
Alliance
Asia Pacific
Cathay Pacific
China Eastern
China Southern
Hainan
Hevilift Charter
Hinterland Aviation
Jetstar
Jin Air
PNG
Qantas
Regional Express
SilkAir
Skytrans
Tigerair Australia
Virgin Australia

Cairns Airport lounges

Cairns Airport hosts these airline lounges:

Qantas Club
Reef Lounge
Virgin Australia Lounge

Things to do at CNS

Cairns Airport features a variety of dining options, duty-free facilities, shops, and leisure areas for passengers.

Currency exchange at Cairns Airport

Foreign currency can be exchanged at 2 Travelex stores:

T1 International, departures and arrivals
T2 Domestic, departures

Hotels near Cairns Airport

Whether you have a layover or an overnight flight delay, or you need a place to stay for a visit near CNS, there are multiple hotels and accommodation options nearby.

Find more information about Cairns Airport here.

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