Cheap flights from Kyiv to Cairns from £621

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Due to the war in Ukraine, we currently can’t offer itineraries from Kyiv to Cairns. You can check out our flight options to nearby cities.

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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Iași IASCairns CNS
£621
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Wed, Jul 29
Iași IASCairns CNS
£696
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Iași IASCairns CNS
£701
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Iași IASCairns CNS
£724
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Iași IASCairns CNS
£842
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Iași IASCairns CNS
£851
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£1,316
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
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£1,318
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
Iași IASCairns CNS
£1,331
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
Iași IASCairns CNS
£1,370
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
Iași IASCairns CNS
£1,375
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£1,390
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£621

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,177

Cheapest round-trip

£1,316

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

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
Boryspil International
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
190
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kyiv to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
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
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
43%
24°C17°C
19 Jul
45%
23°C15°C
Monday
13 Jul
43%
24°C16°C
20 Jul
17%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
21%
25°C16°C
21 Jul
11%
24°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
44%
24°C16°C
22 Jul
25°C14°C
Thursday
16 Jul
55%
23°C16°C
23 Jul
11%
25°C16°C
Friday
17 Jul
23%
22°C14°C
24 Jul
14%
25°C16°C
Saturday
18 Jul
44%
22°C14°C
25 Jul
41%
25°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Boryspil International, Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Kiev Train Staition, Kyiv - Palats Ukraina, or Kyiv - Teremki when they travel from Kyiv to Cairns. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Kyiv and Cairns have 190 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports are there in Kyiv?
Kyiv is mainly served by Boryspil International. But there are other airports nearby, including Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany), Gostomel Airport.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Kyiv and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Kyiv and Cairns with Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kyiv and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kyiv 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.
What flights operate between Kyiv and Cairns?
Traveling between Kyiv and Cairns, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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 Kyiv and Cairns depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kyiv, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kyiv and Cairns arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Kyiv and Cairns depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kyiv, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Kyiv and Cairns arrive?

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