CairnsAirportShuttle.Net Associate Booking
May 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, and 18:30.
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 6:00pm 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 6:00pm daily. Last seats in shared shuttle departs Cairns Airport 6:30pm.

    1 Adult: $62 one way, or $119 return
    2 Adults: $123 one way, or $240 return
    3 Adults $182 one way, or $351 return
    4 Adults: $238 one way, or $451 return

    5 Adults: $304 one way, or $541 return
    6 Adults: $308 one way, or $606 return
    7 Adults: $328 one way, or $646 return
    8 Adults: $338 one way, or $656 return

    9 Adults: $358 one way, or $698 return
    10 Adults: $368 one way, or $708 return
    11 Adults: $378 one way, or $718 return
    12 Adults: $388 one way, or $725 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. 6:30pm (18:30) is the last scheduled bus each day*.

    Book a shuttle departing 30+ mins after your arrival.

    During the day if a flight delay causes you to miss your scheduled bus we will allocate seats on the next scheduled bus. If your flight arrives early and we have capacity 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. Let them know you are there. Drivers may enter the airport up to 15 minutes before scheduled departure. Your driver will meet you with your name on a sign.​ ​

    International T1: Meet your driver in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign.

    Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:00pm 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.
  • 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.
  • 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


  • Weekends: If your transfer date is on a Saturday or Sunday $10 will be automatically added to your total. This is to pay Fair Work Australia rates for drivers at weekends.

    Public holidays run a reduced schedule service. Date pickers are blocked for Queensland public holidays. Please use this form for public holiday transfers.

    14 June 2026: Cairns Ironman road closure. Use this form for 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 6:00pm.

    Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:00pm 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


  • Weekends: If your transfer date is on a Saturday or Sunday $10 will be automatically added to your total. This is to pay Fair Work Australia rates for drivers at weekends.

    Public holidays run a reduced schedule service. Date pickers are blocked for Queensland public holidays. Please use this form for public holiday transfers.

    14 June 2026: Cairns Ironman road closure. Use this form for 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. A special flat rate of $30 per booking on this new 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 which is OK for 8:30am flights.
  • 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.

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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.