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2 stops
Mon, Oct 26
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£514
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Fri, Oct 23
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£521
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Mon, Oct 26
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£559
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Sun, Oct 25
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£560
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Mon, Oct 26
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£562
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Wed, Oct 21
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£581
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Mon, Oct 26 – Thu, Oct 29
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£1,081
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Fri, Oct 23 – Mon, Oct 26
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£1,089
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Sun, Oct 25 – Thu, Oct 29
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£1,118
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Mon, Oct 26 – Thu, Oct 29
Groote Eylandt GTECairns CNS
£1,119
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£1,126
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£514

Cheapest round-trip

£1,081

Average round-trip

£1,202

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Groote Eylandt
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
68
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Groote Eylandt to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
286
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
31°C16°C
18 Oct
63%
29°C18°C
Monday
12 Oct
31°C17°C
19 Oct
73%
27°C18°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
14%
31°C16°C
20 Oct
14%
30°C18°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
13%
31°C19°C
21 Oct
17%
31°C19°C
Thursday
15 Oct
25%
30°C19°C
22 Oct
70%
30°C19°C
Friday
16 Oct
36%
30°C17°C
23 Oct
21%
30°C21°C
Saturday
17 Oct
18%
30°C17°C
24 Oct
29%
31°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Groote Eylandt and Cairns have 68 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Groote Eylandt?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Groote Eylandt and Auckland, Brisbane.

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 Cairns?

The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Which airlines fly between Groote Eylandt and Cairns?

Currently, you can fly between Groote Eylandt and Cairns with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Groote Eylandt and Cairns?

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What flights operate between Groote Eylandt and Cairns?

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How many airports are there near Cairns?

There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Groote Eylandt and Cairns depart?

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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Groote Eylandt and Cairns arrive?

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What time do flights between Groote Eylandt and Cairns depart?

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