CairnsAirportShuttle.Net Associate Booking
April 2026
Express Service Cairns Airport <> Port Douglas

1. Cairns T2 Domestic meet at baggage carousel 3.
2. Cairns T1 International meet in the arrivals hall.
3. Cairns Airport departure schedule: 07:00, 08:45, 09:45, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 15:00, 16:00, 17:15 and 19:00.
4. We go express between Cairns Airport and the reception of your Port Douglas accommodation. No stops in Palm Cove.
5. Please book more than 24 hours before travel.
6. If we have no availability we will not process your booking and let you know.
7. Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm we offer private transfer only.

  • Fields with (*) are compulsory questions. Please review all fields in this seats in shared shuttle form.

  • Please include mobile number contactable at Cairns airport on the Australian phone network. If number is outside Australia, add country code eg +44

  • Price for standard hours seats in shared shuttle service for flights scheduled to arrive in Cairns between 6am and 6:30pm daily. Last seats in shared shuttle departs Cairns Airport 7:00pm.

    1 Adult: $61 one way, or $115 return
    2 Adults: $121 one way, or $235 return
    3 Adults $174 one way, or $335 return
    4 Adults: $228 one way, or $435 return

    5 Adults: $284 one way, or $535 return
    6 Adults: $304 one way, or $635 return
    7 Adults: $324 one way, or $640 return
    8 Adults: $334 one way, or $642 return

    9 Adults: $344 one way, or $643 return
    10 Adults: $354 one way, or $644 return
    11 Adults: $364 one way, or $645 return
    12 Adults: $374 one way, or $646 return


    CHILDREN - $31 one way or $62 return. Child seats are available at $15 each way and must be included on your booking.


    $20 CAIRNS ACCOMMODATION PICK UP OR DROP OFF

    $20 extra per group for pick up or drop off Cairns Esplanade, ferry terminals, or Cairns accommodation. City does not include Woree, Manunda, White Rock, Earlville and Mooroobool which is outside the pick up area.

  • CairnsAirportShuttle.net transfer service selection

  • This enables Trip 1 and Trip 2 options
  • 7:00am is the first scheduled bus from Cairns Airport each morning. 7:00pm (19:00) is the last scheduled bus each day*.

    Select a shuttle departing 30+ mins after your scheduled arrival.

    During the day if a flight delay causes you to miss your scheduled bus you will be allocated seats on the next scheduled bus. If your flight arrives early and we have capacity on an earlier scheduled bus we will allocate you with seats on the earlier bus.

    ​Domestic T2: Meet your driver at the inside A/C seating area near baggage carousel 3. ​If you are waiting for bags, come and say hi to your driver and let them know you are there. Drivers enter the airport to meet you up to 15 minutes before scheduled departure due to Cairns Airport management of shuttle bay congestion. Your driver will meet you with your name on a sign.​ ​

    International T1: Meet your driver in the arrivals hall.

    *7pm 'night time shoulder service' for flights scheduled to arrive until 6:30pm. A special flat rate of $30 per booking enables all your travelling group to secure standard shared shuttle seat prices on the 7pm service.

    Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm our private transfer service is available.
  • Select adults one way or return
  • Children are 0-12 years inclusive. Please select children one way or return. $31 one way or $62 return transfer per child.
  • Please select yes here. We apply $20 per booking (flat rate per group) to pay our drivers a fair rate to work on Queensland Gazetted public holidays.
  • Standard airline 20kg checked baggage allowance, and one carry on bag per passenger. Please let us know all bags so that we can allocate space in our vehicle or trailer.
  • Oversize items are not strollers, prams and wheelchairs which are carried at no charge.

    Oversize are $20 each one way: golf bag, fishing gear, guitar, bike or bike bag, keyboard piano, and any item longer than 1m on one side. Surfboards are only permitted on our private transfer service.
  • Oversized items must be identified so your shuttle can provide the capacity. EG. One pram and one stroller. Please let us know so that we can allocate space. Only oversized items clearly identified on your booking are permitted on board your shuttle. Thank you for your assistance.
  • Standard local shuttle cost is $7-$8 per adult one way. These unlimited specials cost $11-$13 per day! Buy an UNLIMITED local Port Douglas shuttle pass now and start using it as soon as you get to Port Douglas! 3 day, 5 day, weekly options. PLUS save 10% if you buy now compared to buying after arrival in Port Douglas. Local Port Douglas shuttle service runs 7am to 11pm daily. We'll send your discounted shuttle pass before your arrival at Cairns Airport. Valid all Port Douglas up to Captain Cook Highway including IGA and Wildlife Habitat. Infants 0-3 travel free. Children are 4-15 inclusive.
  • Child seats are available but are not compulsory on Queensland buses over 13 seats. Our child seats are not baby capsules, they are standard child seats with harness for rear facing (RFR) or front facing (FFR) installation.
  • EG Enter 2 x B, 2 x RFR. Child seats must be booked so we can allocate and install. B = booster, FFR = front facing child seat, RFR = rear facing child seat. Passengers may bring their own child seat at no charge but are responsible for installation.

  • Trip 1

  • Avoid 14 June 2026 - Cairns Ironman closes road 5:30am to 5:30pm. Use this form for 14 June transfers.
  • EG QF702, JQ960, VA775. Enter NIL if no flight
  • This is the time your flight is scheduled to arrive in Cairns. We have no shared shuttle service for flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm.

    Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm private transfer only.

    Enter NIL if no flight.
  • Select Cairns T2 Domestic, T1 International, your accommodation or last option 'others' if you cannot find your hotel in this list. Add any details in the message box at the end of the form. EG. Pick up from Hilton at 10am. Cairns accommodation pick up at 10am goes direct to Port Douglas. Other times go via Cairns Airport. All Cairns city, ferry terminal or accommodation pick up costs $20 per group. We are unable to pick up from Cairns Train Station or Greyhound bus due to imprecise timetabling. T1 pickup $5 covers additional access fee charged by Cairns Airport.
  • Please select "others" if you cannot find the hotel in this list, and add details in message box below.

  • Trip 2

  • Avoid 14 June 2026 - Cairns Ironman closes road 5:30am to 5:30pm. Use this form for 14 June transfers.
  • Please allow 3 hours before your flight departs. We go direct from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport approx: 1 hour 15 mins no Palm Cove stop. Allowing 3 hours allows time for pick ups in Port Douglas, roadworks, potential delays or long queues when you arrive at the airport. If you miss your scheduled bus you will be allocated seats on the next scheduled bus.

    Time is when we commence picking up in Port Douglas. We will email your exact pick up time to approx: 5 minute slot before your transfer based on your accommodation location.

    ​New! *6:00pm shuttle is our new 'night time shoulder service'. A special flat rate of $25 per booking on this night service enables all your travelling group to secure standard shared shuttle seat prices down to Cairns Airport or Cairns accommodation.
  • This is the time your flight departs Cairns Airport. Please enter 24 hours time format. EG 13:30. You should have selected a shuttle from Port Douglas approx. 3 hours before your domestic flight departure. Your exact departure time will be confirmed to your email address or phone 1-2 days before your departure.

    Enter NIL if no flight.

    Flights departing before 8:30am need private transfer. Seats in shared shuttle first bus leaves Port Douglas at 6:00am daily. So please just make a one way arrival booking on this form, and use our separate private transfer form for your early morning departure.
  • The number of your flight leaving Cairns. EG QF703
  • Select "others" if you cannot find your accommodation in this list, and add details in notes at the end of this form.
  • Select Cairns T2 Domestic, or Cairns city accommodation or 'others' if you cannot find see your hotel and add details in message box. EG. Pick up from Sheraton Mirage at 10am. All Cairns City, Cairns Ferries, Railway Station drop off OK, Cairns accommodation drop off cost $20 per group.

  • Payment

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  • Terms and Conditions including cancellation and change
  • Cancellations less than 24 hours before transfer no refund, unless a COVID related cancellation.

    If we have no availability (eg last minute booking) we will not charge your card and instead advise options.

  • Other (Optional)

  • Cairns Domestic Terminal T2: Your driver will meet you at baggage carousel 3 with your name on a sign. Please try and be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled service. Cairns International Terminal T1: Your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. Accommodation pick up? We'll meet you at the reception area of your accommodation.