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Airport Information Between Adelaide (ADL) and Cairns (CNS)

Departing Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Located just 6km from the city centre, Adelaide Airport (ADL) is home to one terminal. For the budget conscious, the best way to get from the city to the airport is with the local bus. JetExpress and JetBus both offer regular daily services to Adelaide Airport. Otherwise, metered taxis and ridesharing services are available. Passengers will find the check-in counters on Level 2 of the terminal building.

The airport is less than 7km from the city centre and can be reached by bus, taxi or car. If you’re looking to catch a bus, the best routes are J1, J1X, J2 and J8, which all make a stop at the terminal. The most direct way to get to Adelaide Airport is in a cab, or using a ride-share service such as Uber. A one-way trip costs around AUD 13-17 and takes roughly 20 minutes, traffic depending.

Want to leave your car at the airport? Adelaide has two parking options to suit your travelling needs.

Terminal Car Park: If you're going to Cairns for business or just the weekend, this is the best option for you. It's just minutes from the check-in counters as well as baggage collection.

Long Term Car Park: If you're planning a longer trip to Cairns, you'll get the most value for money by parking here. It's a short 10-minute walk to the terminal, or you can hop on one of the free shuttle bus services.

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Flying from Adelaide to Cairns Airport (CNS) takes around 3 hours when flying direct, but may take longer if you fly with a stopover in another city.

There are two terminals at Cairns Airport; Terminal 1 is the international arrival spot, whereas Terminal 2 is the domestic arrival spot. Terminal 2 is where you’ll arrive when on flights from Adelaide to Cairns.

The Cairns CBD is around 6 kilometres from Cairns Airport. Commute options include taxi and rideshare, shuttle bus services, hotel transfers, limousine, and car hire. The approximate cost of a taxi to the Cairns CBD is around $25–30 and $65 to get to Palm Cove. A bus transfer can take anywhere from 20–40 minutes and will cost around $16.

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Book Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Cairns

In just 3 hours, you can fly from Adelaide to Cairns and discover all that the gateway city to Queensland’s tropical north has to offer. Choose from the many cheap flights offered each week and fly with leading airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia. Use the Webjet Deal Finder to discover and compare cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns.

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Travel Restrictions Between Adelaide and Cairns

Travelling domestically has changed due to the evolving situation with COVID-19. Before you take off on a flight from Adelaide to Cairns, it's crucial to know whether there are any potential restrictions, additional quarantine requirements, or airline regulations set by the Queensland government on domestic travel.

To find more information regarding domestic travel restrictions, visit our COVID-19 Travel Hub.

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Things to Do in Cairns

Cairns is full of natural wonder and beauty, with lots of outdoor adventure on offer — it's even considered the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest of North Queensland. If you're looking for some holiday inspiration, check out these 9 amazing things to see and do in Cairns.

In the meantime, here are some other great things to do in Cairns:

Visit Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Although Cairns is located on the coast, swimming in the ocean is often unsafe due to jellyfish and crocodiles. However, the locals of Cairns came up with a creative way for travellers to beat the heat when you book flights to Cairns, the Esplanade Lagoon. Check it out!

Enjoy Kuranda Scenic Railway

If you’re looking for a spectacular view of the rainforest without the dizzying heights, plan to ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway. This attraction winds its way through the rainforests of the Cairns region, offering breathtaking outlooks of the forests and waterfalls.

Explore Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

In order to teach your family more about the Aboriginal culture and explore the natural beauty of North Queensland, pay a visit to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park after your flights from Adelaide to Cairns to Cairns. Tjapukai shares the history and culture of the Djabugay Aboriginal people.

Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

For an aerial view of the rainforest, take the family for an unforgettable ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. When you book cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns, ride the Skyrail for a unique perspective over the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.

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