Fast and Reliable Cairns Airport Shuttle
Known as the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the tropical city of Cairns is perfectly placed in Far North Queensland. The stunning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park celebrates aboriginal culture, song and dance, while the Daintree National Park is filled with incredible rainforest, beaches and gorges, just waiting to be explored. To make your way from Cairns Airport to this exciting city, the easiest way to travel is by taking a Cairns Airport taxi.
As soon as you step out of the Arrivals Hall, your friendly driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name printed on it. After a warm hello, they will lead you to your pre-selected vehicle, so you can begin your scenic Cairns Airport taxi ride. Even if your flight is delayed, there’s no need to worry. We provide all of our Welcome Pickups drivers with live updates on any flight changes, so we guarantee an on-time pickup, every time.
While you enjoy the tropical landscapes during your Cairns Airport transfer, your local expert driver will let you in on a few local secrets and must-see places, to help you make the most out of your trip. Let Welcome take care of all your Cairns Airport shuttle needs, so you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM CNS TO CITY CENTRE | 20 € | 20 € | 7 MIN |
| FROM CNS TO HOTELS | 20 € | 20 € | 7 MIN |
| FROM CNS TO PALM COVE | 80 € | 80 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM CNS TO PORT DOUGLAS | 125 € | 125 € | 60 MIN |
Our Cairns Airport Taxi Fleet
Knowing your group will be able to enjoy those first moments in Australia together is a great feeling. That’s why at Welcome, we have an extensive fleet of different Cairns Airport shuttle sizes to suit every group. A standard group of 4 people or fewer will enjoy a relaxing ride in one of our modern sedans, while larger groups, of up to 8 people, can all ride comfortably in one of our spacious minivans.
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Directions for your Cairns Airport Transfer Downtown
Cairns Airport is the seventh busiest in Australia, and interestingly, is now a privately owned international airport. Once owned by the Cairns Port Authority, the airport was sold to a private entity at the end of 2008. The airport is conveniently located just 6 km from the city centre, so taking an airport shuttle to Cairns shouldn’t take longer than 7 minutes.
After exiting the airport compound, your driver will head west on Airport Avenue and take the 3rd exit on the roundabout to stay on Airport Avenue. They will then turn left onto Lake Street, which they will follow for around 1 km, before reaching another roundabout. Here, your driver will take the 3rd exit onto Lily Street, before taking one final left onto National Route 1. This road will lead you to the centre of Cairns.
Benefits of Booking your Airport Shuttle in Cairns with Welcome
There’s nothing better than knowing your airport shuttle in Cairns is already booked, paid for and will be waiting for you when you land. For a 5-star service like this, you can book your Cairns Airport transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups, competitive fixed-rate fares, personalised transfers and 24/7 customer support. Let Welcome take care of you from the moment you land in Australia, until the moment you fly home, so you can concentrate on enjoying this trip of a lifetime.
What’s the Cost of a Cairns Airport Taxi?
The local Cairns airport taxi drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey based on both time and distance. There will also be an additional €3 (AUD 5) added to your fare as an airport surcharge. The total cost of your airport shuttle in Cairns will be around €20 (AUD 30), but if you’d prefer a fixed rate fare that won’t change, you can pre-book with Welcome Pickups.