Cairns Airport – CNS Cairns
The Cairns Airport is an international airport located in Queensland, Australia. Cairns, Queensland is a city found in the eastern side of Queensland. It is a popular tourist spot because of its tropical climate and access to the Great Barrier Reef. The government of Queensland took over the airport in 2008 from Cairns Port Authority. Cairns Airport with CNS code is one of the busiest airports in Australia. Geographically, the airport is located between the Mount Whitfield and Trinity Bay. Today, there are 18 international flights and 30 domestic flights operating in the airport. There are also helicopter flights operating from the airport.
Best Time to Visit
The CNS-Cairns Airport is considered a gateway to nearby destinations including towns like Craiglie and Julatten. The airport has two passenger terminals -domestic and international. The airfield has only one runway. The northern area of the runway is located directly in northern beach suburbs of Cairns. In 2007, the domestic terminal was redeveloped. It lasted for almost five years. Check-in facilities and jet bridges are added.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Cairns Airport (CNS) has a lot of hotels that are available for booking all year round. The 4-star Reef Palms Motel is 4kms away and won a traveler’s choice award for the best hotel in Cairns. It is a few minutes walk from the city center. You can also book a stay at the Coral Tower, which is one of the best value accommodations with sea view rooms. The Cairns Sheridan Hotel is 4-star hotel with a pool and spa.
The Mareeba Airport (MRG) is one of the closest airfields from Cairns.
