Search Flights from Brisbane to Cairns

Trains are the fastest and most frequently preferred alternative to get to the airport from the city center in Brisbane. However, if you wish to continue your journey with a more comfortable option, you may consider renting a car, take advantage of airport shuttles, or easily find a taxi in the city.

Train

The train is the fastest option in Brisbane between the airport and the city center. Moreover, the fees for trains that you can get directly from the airport are much lower than other options. You can take a train from Central Station, South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Roma Street, South Bank and Bowen Hills, and reach the airport connecting Brisbane to the continent and the world. The trains are quite fast but not very suitable for passengers with children and very heavy luggage. If you are travelling as a group, it's a good idea to take a look at other alternatives such as taxi, airport shuttle or car rental to get to the airport from the center of Brisbane. Keep in mind that if you prefer trains, they work between 05:04 to 22:04 on weekdays and 06:04 to 22:04 on weekends.

Taxi

In Brisbane, you can also evaluate the taxi option, which is shown as one of the fastest alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You will see two different taxi companies in the city. The first is Yellow Cab, the second is Black & White Cabs. It is possible to make a reservation at the beginning of your journey by calling 133222 and 131924. Also remember that the taximeters in Brisbane are opening at $ 3.50.

Bus

In Brisbane, buses are one of the most preferred transportation means, especially by locals. In the city you have the chance to take buses from almost all the central points of the city, especially the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane City. If you are considering the bus option to come to the airport from where you are, you can find the nearest stop by getting more detailed information from the reception of the hotel you are staying in.

Car Rental

It is also a good idea to rent a car to explore the beautiful coastline and countless beautiful sights worth seeing in the city. You can start exploring Brisbane by renting your car easily from companies such as AVIS, Hertz or Europcar. The steering is on the right, as is the case throughout Australia. Getting used to this situation can be challenging initially for those who consider renting a car for a while.

Airport Shuttle

Airport services may be the right choice if you are looking for a comfortable option to reach the airport from the city, especially for a family or a crowded group. In the city there is a shuttle service which especially carries the passengers of large scale hotels to the airport. It is important to remember that one of the most important conditions to pay attention to using these services is to book in advance.

Before coming to the city, you can make your reservation to the hotel via internet or by phone if they offer the service, and have the shuttle waiting for you at the door at the landing time of your plane. If your hotel is not offering this service, you can search the internet and choose your transportation by taking offers from different companies.

Bicycle

For Brisbane, you can easily say a complete bike town. It is possible to see bicycle riders in almost every region in the city. Bicycles are not among the first choices to use between the city center and airport, but it is an extremely attractive alternative especially for nearby areas.

Airport Information

The airport that connects Brisbane, one of Australia's most visited cities, to the world, reflects the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the city at the same time. At the airport you can make use of the many restaurants and cafes, shop, buffets and duty free stores waiting for the passengers. There are stores like Lorna Jane and Sunglass Hut that you can shop at the airport.

Among the places where you can eat or have a drink are the world famous fast food restaurant Mc Donald's, Avitation Pier Cafe & Bar, The Market Place, Glasshouse Bar and Coretto Bar & Cafe. In Brisbane Airport, you will find many options such as perfume, souvenirs, chocolate, wine and other alcoholic beverages in the duty free area.

If you need to complete your banking transactions before and after your trip, you can use the ATM devices in the terminal. You can also exchange the currencies of more than 40 countries in the exchange office located in the terminal. The airport is also famous for its local products. Whether you are waiting for your flight at Brisbane Airport or after the journey, you can buy the city's most famous local wines, liqueurs, coffee or personal care products such as soaps and shampoos. These products are usually offered at the terminal where international flights are operated from.

For families traveling with young children at the airport there is also a child care room and charging stations where you can charge your mobile phone and other mobile devices. You can also take advantage of the free internet connection provided at the airport if you need to use it before boarding or at the end of your journey.

After arriving at Cairns Airport located approximately 7 kilometers north of the city of Cairns within the region of Queensland, Australia, you can prefer airport shuttles or reach the city with a taxi quickly. Another option is to rent a car from the airport. It is possible to reach the city center of Cairns from Cairns Airport within maximum 10-15 minutes.

Bus

The shuttles leaving right in front of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport have different lines with the routes such as the city center of Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Besides, it is possible for you to arrive in the city center of Cairns by the Line 110 Buses, which are operated by the company of TRANSLink QLD and drive off every 20 minutes.  With the single-use ticket prices varying between 4- and 6 Australian Dollars, these buses leave from the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport and go by the stops of McKenzie St, Smith Street, Lily St (Tobruk Pool), Rutherford St and the city center of Cairns, respectively.

Taxi

As soon as you come out of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport, you will see the airport taxis which deliver services of transportation for 24/7. You can reach the city center of Cairns quickly and comfortably with the airport taxis by paying 20-25 Australian Dollars on average. If you do not want to prefer the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to the airport by calling the company of Cairns Taxi (+61 13 10 08).

Car Rental

If you consider renting a car at Cairns Airport, you should be early and definitely make your reservation in advance. Some of the car rental companies at Cairns Airport are Avis (07 4033 9555), Budget (07 4033 9777), Europcar (07 4034 9088), Hertz (07 4035 9299), Redspot (07 4034 9052) and Thrifty (07 4033 9800).