CNS International Map & Guide
This page provides insights into the International Terminal at Cairns Airport. Here, you can explore essential information about the terminal's layout, amenities, and access details to enhance your travel experience.
International Terminal Info & Layout
The International Terminal at Cairns Airport is a key hub for handling international flights, providing essential services for travelers heading to and from destinations around the globe. This terminal features a total of ten gates, with six equipped with jet bridges to facilitate efficient boarding and disembarking processes.
Major airlines operating from the International Terminal include carriers that connect Cairns with destinations in Asia, the Pacific, and beyond, making it a vital gateway for international travel in the region.
Travelers can enjoy a variety of amenities within the terminal, including duty-free shopping, dining options that cater to diverse tastes, and comfortable lounges for relaxation. Additional services such as currency exchange, ATMs, and information desks ensure a convenient travel experience.
Access to the International Terminal is straightforward, with the terminal located approximately 6 km north of the Cairns Central Shopping Centre. It is situated on Airport Avenue, easily reachable from Sheridan Street (Captain Cook Highway). Passengers can move between the International and Domestic terminals via a short 200-meter walk, given their proximity to each other.
A unique feature of the International Terminal is its location on reclaimed mangrove swamp, reflecting the airport's integration with the local environment while serving as a modern air travel facility. This blend of natural and urban elements makes the terminal a noteworthy aspect of Cairns Airport.
For easy navigation, access the CNS Airport terminal map page.
Using the International Map
First, scroll down on this page to the map image. Then, tap or click on the image or button to choose your terminal or locate parking facilities. A window will open with an interactive map, allowing you to pan and zoom to a specific gate, or amenity. You can also use the search feature to highlight the location on the map of gates, restaurants, lounges, security checkpoints, baggage claim areas and more. In addition, get directions from one location to another, which is very handy when you know your arrival and departure gate for a connection!
IMPORTANT: If using a mobile phone, please check that you are using the latest software (e.g. iOS) version for the best results.
Cairns Airport International Map
Map List for CNS Airport
Select one of the listed terminals/concourses below to view a zoomable map, where you can search for all of Cairns Airport's restaurants, shopping, cafe's, bars, and lounges.