Cairns International Airport
Cairns (CNS), AU
Airport Operations Overview
Cairns International Airport (CNS) primarily handles domestic flights, with scheduled service to 37 destinations.
The airport supports operations from 10 airlines.
Destinations
Daily Departures
Daily Arrivals
Route Split
Departures
| Flight | Airline | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QF1881 |  Qantas | BNE | 06:00 | 08:20:00 | Embraer 190 |
VA770 |  Virgin Australia | BNE | 06:00 | 08:20:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
JQ929 |  Jetstar | BNE | 06:00 | 08:15:00 | Airbus A320 |
ZL5361 |  Rex Airlines | ISA | 06:30 | 08:35:00 | Saab 340 |
JQ951 | Jetstar | SYD | 06:40 | 10:40:00 | Airbus A320 |
OI151 |  Hinterland Aviation | CTN | 06:45 | 07:30:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
ZL5517 | Rex Airlines | NTN | 06:45 | 08:15:00 | Saab 340 |
QF2355 | Qantas | TSV | 06:45 | 07:45:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
QF2480 | Qantas | WEI | 06:55 | 08:25:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
QN53 |  Skytrans | AUU | 07:00 | 08:35:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q |
PX91 |  Air Niugini | POM | 07:00 | 08:30:00 | Fokker 70 |
OI161 | Hinterland Aviation | KWM | 07:05 | 08:50:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
QN71 | Skytrans | KWM | 07:30 | 08:45:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q |
OI171 | Hinterland Aviation | CUQ | 07:30 | 09:15:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
QF1931 | Qantas | AYQ | 07:40 | 10:00:00 | Embraer 190 |
OI181 | Hinterland Aviation | IRG | 08:00 | 10:00:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
QN69 | Skytrans | ABM | 08:00 | 10:00:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q |
QF2347 | Qantas | TSV | 08:00 | 09:00:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
QF2488 | Qantas | HID | 08:40 | 10:25:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
JQ953 | Jetstar | SYD | 09:05 | 13:00:00 | Airbus A321 |
VA776 | Virgin Australia | BNE | 09:15 | 11:35:00 | Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger |
QF1883 | Qantas | BNE | 09:20 | 11:40:00 | Embraer 190 |
OI153 | Hinterland Aviation | CTN | 09:30 | 10:15:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
QF1894 | Qantas | DRW | 09:45 | 11:50:00 | Embraer 190 |
JQ33 | Jetstar | MEL | 09:45 | 14:10:00 | Airbus A321neo |
JQ893 | Jetstar | OOL | 09:45 | 12:00:00 | Airbus A320 |
JQ931 | Jetstar | BNE | 09:55 | 12:05:00 | Airbus A320 |
JQ967 | Jetstar | ADL | 10:30 | 14:10:00 | Airbus A320 |
QF2478 | Qantas | WEI | 10:55 | 12:25:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
VA1416 | Virgin Australia | SYD | 10:55 | 14:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QF703 | Qantas | MEL | 11:35 | 16:00:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA780 | Virgin Australia | BNE | 11:40 | 14:00:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QF1885 | Qantas | BNE | 11:45 | 14:05:00 | Embraer 190 |
VA1292 | Virgin Australia | MEL | 11:45 | 16:10:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
JQ25 | Jetstar | NRT | 11:55 | 18:20:00 | Boeing 787-8 |
PX93 | Air Niugini | POM | 11:55 | 13:25:00 | Fokker 70 |
QN61 | Skytrans | ABM | 12:05 | 14:05:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q |
JQ933 | Jetstar | BNE | 12:05 | 14:20:00 | Airbus A320 |
QN81 | Skytrans | PPP | 12:25 | 13:50:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q |
ZL5453 | Rex Airlines | NTN | 12:30 | 14:00:00 | Saab 340 |
OI164 | Hinterland Aviation | KWM | 12:30 | 14:25:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
JQ15 | Jetstar | KIX | 12:35 | 19:05:00 | Boeing 787-8 |
FJ970 |  Fiji Airways | NAN | 12:35 | 18:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
TL362 |  Airnorth | ASP | 12:35 | 14:25:00 | Embraer 190 |
QF923 | Qantas | SYD | 12:35 | 16:30:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QF2496 | Qantas | HID | 13:20 | 15:05:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
OI155 | Hinterland Aviation | CTN | 13:30 | 14:15:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
JQ935 | Jetstar | BNE | 14:25 | 16:40:00 | Airbus A320 |
JQ945 | Jetstar | MEL | 14:35 | 19:05:00 | Airbus A320 |
VA784 | Virgin Australia | BNE | 14:40 | 17:00:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QF2357 | Qantas | TSV | 14:50 | 15:50:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
QF713 | Qantas | BNE | 14:50 | 17:10:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QF2490 | Qantas | HID | 15:05 | 16:50:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
QF1889 | Qantas | BNE | 15:35 | 17:55:00 | Embraer 190 |
VA1422 | Virgin Australia | SYD | 15:45 | 19:45:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
TL161 | Airnorth | GOV | 16:00 | 17:20:00 | Embraer 190 |
OI157 | Hinterland Aviation | CTN | 16:30 | 17:15:00 | Cessna (Light aircraft-single turboprop engine) |
QF2482 | Qantas | WEI | 16:35 | 18:05:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
QF925 | Qantas | SYD | 17:00 | 20:55:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QN101 | Skytrans | MOV | 17:15 | 19:00:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-100 Dash 8 / 8Q |
VA786 | Virgin Australia | BNE | 17:20 | 19:40:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
VA1426 | Virgin Australia | SYD | 17:35 | 21:35:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
QF1855 | Qantas | BNE | 17:35 | 19:55:00 | Embraer 190 |
QF2351 | Qantas | TSV | 17:55 | 18:55:00 | De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q |
JQ957 | Jetstar | SYD | 18:05 | 22:05:00 | Airbus A320 |
SQ204 |  Singapore Airlines | SIN | 18:35 | 22:55:00 | Airbus A350-900 |
JQ90 | Jetstar | DPS | 19:15 | 21:55:00 | Airbus A320 |
JQ943 | Jetstar | MEL | 19:30 | 23:55:00 | Airbus A320 |
VA1302 | Virgin Australia | MEL | 23:55 | 04:20:00 | Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 |
Terminal Information
Terminals
Terminal
Airlines: QF, JQ, VA
Terminal
Airlines: NZ, CX
Terminal
Airlines: SQ, EK, QR
Terminal Contact Information
Terminal 2
• Phone: 60378415388
Terminal 2
• Phone: 00 61 7 3295 2296
Terminal 2
• Phone: 1-800-367-2884
Terminal 2
• Phone: 22 6111 1818
Terminal 2
• Phone: 1800 123 3901
Terminal 2
• Phone: 800-633-3711
Terminal 2
• Phone: 36 1 777 9300
Terminal 1
• Phone: 65 6541 3843
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
• Phone: (301) 590-6500
Terminal 2
• Phone: 974- 4022 -6035
Terminal R
Terminal 1
• Phone: 30 210 62 61 000
Terminal 2
• Phone: 971-91670-03333
Terminal 2
• Phone: 02-9101-1948
Terminal 2
• Phone: 81-800-100-9274
Terminal 2
• Phone: 33-1800 -419 -2033
Terminal 2
• Phone: 44-0124-412-0715
Terminal 2
• Phone: 86-800-200-5118
Terminal 2
• Phone: 61 131 747
Terminal D
• Phone: 86- 400-869- 5539
Terminal D
• Phone: 1-800 -040 -1885
Terminal 1
• Phone: 871 500 0737
Terminal 1
• Phone: 212 663 23 00
Terminal D
• Phone: 1-800-864-8331
Terminal D
• Phone: 902124636363
Terminal 3
Terminal I
• Phone: 011 978 9900
Terminal 3
• Phone: 61 272 020 161
Terminal 1
• Phone: 5622579990
Airport Information
Contact Information
+61 7 4080 6703
Airport Details
Elevation:
9 ft
Weather & Climate at Cairns (CNS)
24.7°C
Avg Temperature202mm
Avg Rainfall12.2km/h
Avg Wind Speed77%
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Best Booking Window
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many flights depart from Cairns (CNS) daily?
Approximately 69 flights depart from Cairns (CNS) daily.
How many flights arrive at Cairns (CNS) daily?
Approximately 69 flights arrive at Cairns (CNS) daily.
How many destinations does Cairns (CNS) serve?
Cairns (CNS) serves 37 destinations.
Which airlines operate from Cairns (CNS)?
10 airlines operate from Cairns (CNS): Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex Airlines, Hinterland Aviation, and 5 more.