Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Cairns from £281
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Getting from Cairns airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.
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) | exploring the region |
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
Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Cairns
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Cairns
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 24°C |
| February | 29°C | 24°C |
| March | 29°C | 23°C |
| April | 27°C | 22°C |
| May | 25°C | 20°C |
| June | 24°C | 18°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 24°C | 17°C |
| September | 26°C | 19°C |
| October | 28°C | 21°C |
| November | 29°C | 22°C |
| December | 30°C | 23°C |
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