Cairns Domestic Airport
Important Information
If you are connecting to an International flight, check the latest carry on baggage restrictions.
Location
Qantas Flights
Qantas Flights
- Qantas Domestic flights QF400 and above operate from this terminal.
Departures
Departure Information
Ticket Counter
The Sales desk is open from 4.30am to 6pm.
Domestic ticketing facilities are available on day of travel only. Only emergency International ticketing is available on day of travel.
Check-in
Check-in for Qantas Domestic flights is located on the ground floor.
Open during airport operating hours from 4am to 10.30pm.
Note: For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more detail.
Online Check-in is now available for Qantas and QantasLink Australian domestic bookings between 24 hours and 1 hour before your flight departure.
Arrivals
Arrival Information
Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals hall (ground floor).
Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.
Baggage Services has a counter located on the ground floor next to the baggage carousels.
Transfers
Transfer between terminals
You can walk between terminals, by following the directional signs.
It takes approximately 5 minutes.
Qantas Club
Qantas Club Information
Located next to Gate 16.
Open from 4.45am until the last departure.
Transport
Transport Information
| Transport | Details |
| Car parking | The airport is approximately a 10 minute drive from the city. Visit the Cairns Airport website for current car parking rates |
| Taxis | Approximately A$15 one way to Cairns city. |
| Buses | Australia Coach operate airport shuttles to hotels and the city centre. Fares start at A$8 one way. |
| Car rentals | Visit our cars section to make a booking. |
| Qantas Drive | To travel to or from the airport via limousine, contact Qantas Drive to make a booking. |
Services
Airport Services & Facilities
| Facility | Details |
| Toilets | Located throughout the airport. Disabled toilet facilities are also available. |
| Showers | Located throughout the airport. |
| Baby change rooms | Located throughout the airport. |
| Currency exchange | Located in the centre of the terminal just inside the main entrance. |
| Public telephones | Located throughout the airport. |
| Post box | Located next to the accommodation board in the main concourse area. |
| Meet and Assist | Passengers requiring assistance can be escorted to the departure gate upon request. Ask a Customer Service Agent for assistance. |
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.
