Cheap flights from Bamaga to Cairns from £213

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Sat, Feb 21
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£213
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Mon, Feb 16
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£213
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Tue, Feb 17
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£213
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Mon, Feb 16
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£213
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Sun, Feb 15
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£213
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Thu, Feb 19
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
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Tue, Feb 17 – Sat, Feb 21
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£425
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Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£425
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Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£425
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Sat, Feb 21 – Wed, Feb 25
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£425
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Sun, Feb 15 – Wed, Feb 18
Bamaga ABMCairns CNS
£431
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£213

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£390

Cheapest round-trip

£425

Average round-trip

£465

Nonstop flights in February

£211 – £385

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3-$5 (single fare; contactless accepted)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15-$20 (per person; door-to-door service)

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25-$35 (metered; airport pickup fee applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50-$90 (per vehicle; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

self-drive (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Northern Peninsula
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
8
Flight distance
749 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bamaga to Cairns in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Skytrans
2111111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Skytrans
2111111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Skytrans
2111111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Skytrans
2111111
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bamaga to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SkytransSKPQNNo

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Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
290
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
90%
30°C24°C
15 Feb
87%
30°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
31°C23°C
16 Feb
30°C20°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
17 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
88%
31°C23°C
18 Feb
73%
28°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
31°C22°C
19 Feb
80%
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
31°C24°C
20 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
Saturday
14 Feb
88%
31°C24°C
21 Feb
89%
30°C24°C
The distance between Bamaga and Cairns is 749 km. The most popular airline for this route is Skytrans. Bamaga and Cairns have 8 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Bamaga to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamaga and Cairns takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Bamaga and Cairns?
The flight distance between Bamaga and Cairns is 749 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bamaga and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Bamaga and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Skytrans.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bamaga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bamaga and Brisbane, Hobart.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Bamaga?
The main airport in Bamaga is Northern Peninsula. It is also served by Northern Peninsula.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Bamaga and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Bamaga and Cairns with Skytrans.
When’s the best time to travel between Bamaga and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bamaga and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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How many airports are there near Cairns?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bamaga and Cairns depart?
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