Flights to cairns
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Cheap Flights to cairns
Overview
Cairns, with around 140,000 residents in North Queensland, is a cosmopolitan city, serving as a base for travellers to explore some of the most spectacular natural wonders of Australia, comprising Cape Tribulation, the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda and the Daintree Rainforest.
There are numerous beach resorts in proximity to Cairns and the city itself also has a lot to offer, with a wide variety of accommodation and vibrant night life. The food is delicious with a vast array of restaurants offering international and Asian cuisine. Moreover, Japanese food is particularly a strong point.
For backpackers who seek for cheap flights, Cairns is a famous hub, helping to form a buzzing atmosphere in various clubs and pubs in the city. Also, do not forget to look for the tropical fruit wine which is prepared locally in the surrounding fruit farms.
Climate
Cairns offers two seasons - a dry season (winters) between June and October and a wet season (summers) between November to May. You can experience stability in temperatures all year round. In the daytime, temperature ranges from 57-79 degrees whereas, at night one can expect temperature between 75 and 91 degrees during summers.
Travel Information
Language: English, Mandarin
Currency: Australian Dollar
Local time: GMT+10
Avg. Flight Time: 20h 50m
Best Time to Visit
For the ideal combination and balance of warm weather, cheap accommodation rates and thin crowds, the most favourable time to book cheap flight to Cairns is between April and September.
Cairns Attractions and Activities
1. Take a Hike
Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, you can easily access the most of these forests for hiking from the city. More than 200 hiking trails are present, taking you across the UNESCO World Heritage Site that provides an outstanding way to see the lush forests and mountains.
2. Cairns Wildlife Dome
If you are one of those who love to stay a little closer to nature, consider the Cairns Wildlife Dome which is nicely set on the Reef Hotel Casino’s roof. Here you can see an artificial rainforest environment, accompanied by koalas, crocodiles, wallabies and parrots.
3. The Great Barrier Reef
In Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef is possibly the most famous tourist attraction as you can find numerous operators that provide overnight cruises and day trips to the reef. Dive underwater or snorkel around on one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.
4. Try Adventure Sports
All adventure aficionados should definitely visit Cairns as it’s a major hub for skydiving, hand gliding and white-water rafting. The popular adventure is the hot air ballooning and light winds with perfect local climate make it a perfect thing to do.
5. Cairns Museum and Regional Gallery
Cairns comes with a rich culture and history, worthy to explore. For this, you will have to visit the Cairns Museum and Cairns Regional Gallery located in an old 1930’s building that hosts exhibitions of local artists.
Airlines Operate Flight to Cairns
- British Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Cairns - 20h 50m
- Manchester to Cairns - 20h 35m
- Newcastle to Cairns - 1D 2h
- Birmingham to Cairns - 23h 15m
- Glasgow to Cairns - 1D
- Edinburgh to Cairns - 1D
- Belfast to Cairns - 23h 25m
Distance to the City Centre
The Cairns Airport is situated between the Northern Beaches and Cairns City and is only a drive of a maximum 10-minutes from the city centre. Both international and domestic terminals are present in the Cairns Airport which is about a 35-minute drive South of Palm Cove and a 25-minute drive South of Trinity Beach.
Transport from Cairns
Cairns offers both domestic as well as international flights through the Cairns Airport. You can book the direct flights to various destinations, including Indonesia, New Zealand, Guam, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Sited in the popular Cairns Central shopping centre, Cairns Train Station is in close proximity to many famous hotels and the waterfront, offering constant services to Townsville, Brisbane and Rockhampton. If you are interested in driving, you can opt for the Bruce Highway (the main north-south route) which would take around 22 hours non-stop to reach Brisbane - the journey is full of beautiful, interesting towns though.
Visa Requirements for Cairns
Travellers who own UK passports are neither required to show a stamped visa nor a paper visa to step in Australia. But, they do require to have an ETA prior to arrival.
Tips for your stay in Cairns
- Book your journey plus short trips at reasonable rates with a single company as you might get a modest discount.
- As hotels and accommodation are quite expensive in Australia, you can always go for Couchsurf. They are great hosts, providing a place to stay and suggestions for things to see and places to explore.
- Earn for your living. A few hotels provide a chance to win your leisure items free of cost; you just have to work a few hours to get the privilege, like cleaning, dusting and it can get you a free bed.
- Save some bucks on drinks and get yourself a drink goon (box wine). It’s a famous box of wine (4 litres) in cheap price i.e. 13 AUD that can give you a buzz for a long time in the same price of a box of six beers.
- If you want to go diving, purchasing a diving insurance is highly recommended.
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