The 10 closest hotels to Cairns Airport (CNS)

Location and Transport

Cairns Airport is located just under 3 miles (4 kilometres) from Cairns city centre, and is the main hub for Jetstar and Skytrans airlines. Cairns Taxi is the main transport provider for the airport, and services can be pre-booked or hailed from the ranks in front of each terminal. All taxis accept major credit cards, with an AUD 4 surcharge added to fares to and from the airport. Another option is to take the 45-minute Sun Palm shuttle bus service which operates between 04:00 and 17:00.

Nearby Hotels and Airport Facilities

The nearest hotels can be found in nearby Stratford – just over 1 mile (2 kilometres) away – or in Cairns itself. Airport facilities consist of duty-free shopping, luggage storage and a selection of places to eat and drink.

Terminal Information

There are two main terminals, with Terminal 1 handling international flights and Terminal 2 handling domestic flights. A five-minute walk through a covered walkway connects the two terminals.

8.0
Cairns is lively and very touristy its ok Be prepared to be...

8 September 2025

Cairns is lively and very touristy its ok Be prepared to be disappointed Mossman Gorge dont bother very controlled and you are not allowed to really walk they are not happy as it is through an indigenous community You are strongly encouraged to pay $15 to take a bus to the gorge In addition most of the areas visited are conveniently closed to the public for supposed your safety and repairs taking many months Examples Lake Placid Barron Gorge I grew up here came back to visit it is no longer free to walk around your own country The islands such as fitzroy not bad but again very crowded Its worth a look but be prepared to find it too crowded and commercial

Alfred
10
Very quiet part of Edge Hill where the apartment was.

13 December 2023

Very quiet part of Edge Hill where the apartment was. Close to big IGA supermarket and lots of other shops, within walking distance. Edge Hill has lots of good eateries. Close to Botanic Gardens. A nice suburb of Cairns, only 10 minutes away from Cairns by car, about 10 minutes from the airport. Good location overall.

John Australia
6.0
For our family, location great.

13 September 2021

For our family, location great. Short trip from airport, quick lunch at Red Barron Hotel, changed for trip to venue at Redlynch. We were only there for a few hours but found it to be a 2 star rating. I would not book this again.

Anonymous Australia
10
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

13 October 2024

Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Private and peaceful. A couple of good cafes/restaurants and a general store. 10min to the nearest supermarket and to the airport. 15 minutes to Cairns City. Great base to travel up to the northern beaches

Chris New Zealand
10
Cairns is a great holiday destination it has so much to do,...

23 April 2022

Cairns is a great holiday destination it has so much to do, and it is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rainforest , it is a great place for everyone, and it has really good food, coffee and great customer service.

Dian Indonesia
10
such a chill town with loads to do.

10 September 2025

such a chill town with loads to do. Snorkelling on Fitzroy island, Kuranda scenic train and skyrail, loads of waterfalls nearby for hiking and swimming, big free public pool on the esplanade, lovely coffee shops, bars and restaurants, live music. liveaboard scuba diving with Divers Den out on the reef was phenomenol. Weather was amazing, warm all year round. loads of great hostels to choose from (I stayed in like 6 different places).

Robin Synn New Zealand