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Nearest Airport to Cairns: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 5.3 km (3 mi) away.
Closest airport
CNS
Cairns International Airport
5.3 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Airports near Cairns
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Cairns International Airport Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →CNS 5.3 km3 mi · ~6 min
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Mareeba Airport Airports in AustraliaMRG 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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Cooktown Airport Airports in AustraliaCTN 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 09 min
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Palm Island Airport Airports in AustraliaPMK 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min
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Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →TSV 280 km174 mi · ~5 h 00 min
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Coen Airport Airports in AustraliaCUQ 452 km281 mi · ~8 h 05 min
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Kowanyama Airport Airports in AustraliaKWM 457 km284 mi · ~8 h 10 min
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Hughenden Airport Airports in AustraliaHGD 462 km287 mi · ~8 h 15 min
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Hayman Island Resort Seaplane Base Airports in AustraliaHIS 479 km298 mi · ~8 h 33 min
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Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →PPP 494 km307 mi · ~8 h 49 min
Small airfields nearby
- Koah Airport28 km
- Atherton Airport · YATN46 km
- Yalkulka Airport49 km
- Herberton Airport69 km
- Dimbulah Airport75 km
- Innisfail Airport · YIFL75 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Cairns; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Cairns?
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 5.3 km (3 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Cairns?
Cairns International Airport (CNS) is 5.3 km from Cairns in a straight line — roughly 6 min by car.
What other airports are near Cairns?
Mareeba Airport (MRG) — 40 km, Cooktown Airport (CTN) — 176 km and Palm Island Airport (PMK) — 221 km.
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Cairns International Airport?
About 6 min by car for the 5.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.