Transfer Options from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach

Trinity Beach is a picturesque suburb of Cairns in Queensland Australia. This relaxed seaside village has plenty of fresh seafood restaurants, beautiful northern beaches, and its famous picture-perfect Palm Cove. Trinity Beach is the perfect destination for anyone looking to kick back and relax in paradise.

Unless your plan is to rent a car and explore Queensland, the only way to get from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach is to take a taxi or pre-book a private transfer. The local airport taxis cost around €50 (AUD 80) and will take just 20 minutes to reach the idyllic village of Trinity Beach.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€50	20min	24/7

How to get from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach by taxi

As there’s no bus from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach, the only transfer option is to take a taxi. The good news is that the Cairns Airport taxis take just 20 minutes to reach Trinity Beach, and the cost will be around €50 (AUD 80).

How much is a taxi from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach?

The local drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of a journey from Trinity Beach to Cairns Airport and vice versa. The average fare will be €50 (AUD 80), but this is subject to change depending on traffic and your exact destination in Trinity Beach.

However, if you’re looking for a fixed fare for your transfer from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach, you can pre-book your rides with Welcome Pickups instead.

Cost

€50 (AUD 80)

Trip Duration

20 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Cairns Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Cairns Airport?

Taxis are easily located right outside of the Arrivals Hall at Cairns Airport. Once you exit the main terminal, you will see the long line of cars in front of you.

Convenience

Due to there being no bus from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach, taking a taxi is your only transport option. Taking a taxi means you won’t need to wait in line to hire a car or deal with the long and complicated paperwork process. Instead, you can hop into a private vehicle and let a driver whisk you away to the door of your hotel in just 20 minutes.

Editor’s Note

There will be a surcharge of €2 (AUD 5) automatically added to your fare if you're being picked up from the International Terminal at Cairns Airport.

Useful Tips

Any luggage that can fit in the trunk of the car can be transported for free.

You can bring up to 4 people in a standard Cairns Airport taxi.

Ensure your driver turns on and resets their meter before you leave the airport.

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

How do I get from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach?

The only transfer option from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach is a taxi. You can either pre-book your taxi in advance or take one of the local taxis from outside the airport. The average journey time to Trinity Beach in a taxi is just 20 minutes.

Is there a direct bus from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach?

No, there’s no bus from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach, nor another public transport option. Instead, you will need to take a local airport taxi or book a private transfer in advance to reach your accommodation in Trinity Beach.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Cairns Airport to Trinity Beach?

The average cost of a taxi from Trinity Beach to Cairns Airport, and vice versa, is €50 (AUD 80). However, the local taxi drivers will use a meter to calculate their fares. To secure a fixed rate fare you can count on, why not book your Cairns airport transfers with Welcome Pickups in advance?

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