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Cairns International Airport

CNSCairns, Australia

ICAO: YBCS
Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
Latitude: -16.8858
Longitude: 145.7550

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35 destinations served

BNEBrisbane City BrisbaneBrisbane, Queensland14 flights / day
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14 flights / day
JetstarQantasVirgin Australia
MELMelbourneMelbourne, Victoria10 flights / day
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10 flights / day
JetstarQantasVirgin Australia
SYDSydney Kingsford SmithSydney, New South Wales7 flights / day
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7 flights / day
JetstarQantasVirgin Australia
TSVTownsvilleTownsville, Queensland6 flights / day
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6 flights / day
Alliance AirlinesNCQantasRex Regional ExpressSkytrans
HIDHorn IslandHorn Island, Queensland4 flights / day
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4 flights / day
QantasMalta AirNEX
WEIWeipaWeipa, Queensland2 flights / day
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2 flights / day
Alliance AirlinesQantas
ADLAdelaideAdelaide, South Australia2 flights / day
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2 flights / day
JetstarVirgin Australia
DRWPort Darwin DarwinDarwin, Northern-Territory2 flights / day
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2 flights / day
Qantas
GOVNhulunbuy GoveNhulunbuy, Northern-Territory1 flights / day
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1 flights / day
Airnorth
OOLGold CoastGold Coast, Queensland1 flights / day
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1 flights / day
Jetstar
POMPort Moresby JacksonsPort Moresby, National Capital1 flights / day
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1 flights / day
Air Niugini
GTEGroote EylandtGroote Eylandt, Northern-Territory1 flights / day
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1 flights / day
Alliance Airlines
NRTTokyo NaritaTokyo, Chiba1 flights / day
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1 flights / day
Jetstar
Skardon5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Skytrans
AKLAucklandAuckland, Auckland5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Air New Zealand
ASPSprings AliceAlice Springs, Northern-Territory5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Airnorth
AYQAyers Rock ConnellanAyers Rock, Northern-Territory5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Qantas
DPSDenpasar-Bali Island Ngurah Rai (Bali)Denpasar-Bali Island, Bali5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Jetstar
ISAMt Isa Mount IsaMount Isa, Queensland5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Rex Regional Express
KIXOsaka KansaiOsaka, Osaka5 flights / week
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5 flights / week
Jetstar
CHCChristchurchChristchurch, Canterbury4 flights / week
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4 flights / week
Jetstar
MCYMaroochydore Sunshine CoastMaroochydore, Queensland4 flights / week
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4 flights / week
Jetstar
PPPProserpine Whitsunday CoastProserpine, Queensland4 flights / week
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4 flights / week
Skytrans
SINSingapore ChangiSingapore, North-East4 flights / week
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4 flights / week
Singapore Airlines
Kidston3 flights / week
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3 flights / week
Skytrans

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About Cairns International Airport

Where is Cairns International Airport located?

Cairns International Airport is located in Cairns, Australia. Coordinates: -16.8858°, 145.7550°.

What is the IATA code for Cairns International Airport?

The IATA code for Cairns International Airport is CNS.

What is the ICAO code for Cairns International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cairns International Airport is YBCS.

What time zone does Cairns International Airport use?

Cairns International Airport uses the Australia/Brisbane time zone.

Which airlines operate from Cairns International Airport?

Jetstar, Qantas, Skytrans, Alliance Airlines, Virgin Australia, Airnorth and 10 more operate scheduled service from Cairns International Airport.

How many destinations does Cairns International Airport serve?

Cairns International Airport serves 35 destinations on regular schedule.

Can I see live departures and arrivals for Cairns International Airport?

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