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If your next escape is all about golden sun, resort living and unforgettable tours, this buzzing tropical paradise is for you. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree Rainforest and everything in between, laidback Cairns is in the heart of a region everyone should tick off the bucket list.
View our Cairns travel guideA laid-back city and gateway to Queensland's tropical north, Cairns enjoys hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. There are two very distinct seasons, a dry season and a wet season. And even during the wet season, life up there is all about enjoying the outdoors.
The approximate flight time for flights from Gladstone to Cairns is 4 hours 25 minutes.
We want your journey from Gladstone to Cairns to be as smooth as possible and the following information will ensure that happens.
Gladstone Airport.Opens external site in a new window Gladstone Airport is located about 6km (3.7miles) from the city centre on Aerodrome Road in Clinton. Qantas flights QF400 and above operate from this airport.
Passengers on Qantas flights from Gladstone to Cairns are allocated checked baggage. If you need extra luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to leaving.
Passengers travelling from Gladstone to Cairns can check in online up to 24 hours before departure. Alternatively, you can check in at the terminal desks at the airport.
Cairns Airport. Located 8km (5 miles) from the city centre, Cairns AirportOpens external site in a new window (CNS) is an international airport in Far North Queensland. There are two terminals: Terminal 1 - international airport (Qantas flights QF1-QF399) and Terminal 2 - domestic airport (Qantas flights QF400 and above).
Once greeted by the friendly staff at Cairns Airport, there are several different transport options available to get you on your way.
Airport Connect is a public transport link that gets you to the Cairns city centre or the northern Beaches. Taxis, hire cars, transfers or the Sun Palm Bus are available to book from the terminal.
Cairns CBD is best done on foot. To get to surrounding areas it's best to hire a car. Alternatively, the local public transport Sunbus is a reliable service.
We work hard to ensure you enjoy every moment of your journey, from Gladstone to Cairns, so you arrive feeling refreshed and ready to discover the city.
With a number of check-in options designed to suit your needs, it’s easy to get your trip to Cairns off to the right start.
Baggage is included on your flight from Gladstone to Cairns. Visit our baggage calculator to find out more.
If your flights were booked through a travel agency or third-party website, please contact them directly to discuss your options.
If your plans have changed or you no longer wish to travel, visit Manage Booking to change your travel dates or cancel your flight and request a flight credit to use towards a future flight. Please visit our Booking changes and other options page for more information.
If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, including your Classic Flight Reward booking, wait to hear from us before changing your booking. We’ll be contacting anyone whose flight has been impacted as soon as possible.
* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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+ Meals, beverages, entertainment and offerings vary between flights and cabins. Alcohol offered during select flight times on select flights.
~ This offer applies to Qantas operated flights for the following dates: Australian Domestic: booked between 21 May 2020 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 12 June 2020 and 28 February 2022. Trans-Tasman: booked between 15 October 2020 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 16 October 2020 and 28 February 2022. International: booked between 25 February 2021 and 28 February 2022, for travel between 1 November 2021 and 31 December 2022. If you decide to change the date of your travel, we'll waive the change fee. You'll need to change your flight before your scheduled date of departure and select a new travel date within 12 months of your original booking date. When you're ready to rebook, you'll also need to cover any fare increase for your new flight, if applicable. For all changes, your applicable Fare Rules and the Qantas Conditions of Carriage apply.
