Cairns Airport Parking Rates & Information
Are you traveling to Cairns Airport to fly out or to receive any arriving passengers? In either case, you need to park your vehicle fast and safely. Read this CNS parking guide to know all your available parking options and their rates.
There are 3 main parking areas at Cairns Airport:
- CNS T1 Budget Parking
- CNS T2 Covered Parking
- CNS T2 Uncovered Parking
Cairns International Airport offers a selection of convenient parking options available to passengers. All their parking facilities are easy to access, and serve as a safe and secure parking solution. Depending on your budget and the total time duration for your vehicle to stay at the airport, you can choose CNS a convenient parking option that suits you the best.
Cairns Airport parking rates can vary depending on the lot and duration, so please check for specific rates below.
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CNS Off-Airport Parking
T1 Budget Parking
Location: Right outside CNS' terminal
To Terminals: Walking distance
Clearance: 4’-0”
Ths uncovered parking area is located just right outside the terminal. The facility offers first 10-mins free for farewelling loved ones. It has many value parking options online available for T2 travellers who are budget-conscious. CNS T1 Budget Parking space is 1-3 mins to T1, 5-10 mins to T2 via a safe and covered walkway.
T1 Budget Parking Rates
0-10 mins Free
10-30 mins $6.00
30-60 mins $9.00
1-2 hrs $11.00
2-3 hrs $14.00
Additional Hours (or part thereof) $3.00
Maximum charge for first 24 hours $30.00
1-2 days $49.00
2-3 days $69.00
3-4 days $89.00
Additional Days (or part thereof) $15.00
Lost Ticket Admin Fee $50.00
T2 Covered Parking
Location: Close to T2
To Terminals: Walking distance
Clearance: 4’-0”
Located closest to T2 arrivals this parking facility is just 1-2 minutes short walk away from T2. The parking facility provides your vehicles with cyclone rated shelter from the sun and rain. There are premium covered spaces available with 20% more space per bay. It is a great option for those taking care of your car while on leisure or business.
T2 Covered Parking Rates
0-30 mins $8.00
30-60 mins $12.00
1-2 hrs $15.00
2-3 hrs $19.00
3- 24 hrs $34.00
1-2 days $63.00
2-3 days $93.00
Additional Days (or part thereof) $30.00
Lost Ticket Admin Fee $50.00
T2 Uncovered Parking
Location: Right outside the T2 departures entrance
To Terminals: Walking distance
Clearance: 4’-0”
This another value option offers first 10-mins free for farewelling your family or friends. This is a perfect CNS airport parking option for those who want quick city breaks and heading away for a longer time duration.
T2 Uncovered Parking Rates
0-10 mins Free
10-30 mins $6.00
30-60 mins $9.00
1-2 hrs $11.00
2-3 hrs $14.00
Additional Hours (or part thereof) $3.00
Maximum charge for first 24 hours $30.00
1-2 days $49.00
2-3 days $69.00
3 - 4 days $89.00
Additional Days (or part thereof) $19.00
Lost Ticket Admin Fee $50.00
Cell Phone Waiting Area
The Standby Zone at CNS Parking offers a safe and FREE waiting area for maximum 30 minutes. With this cell phone waiting area, you don’t need to circle around the airport or park in inappropriate places. Whilst safely waiting in your vehicle, you can use your phone to track the flight arrival time. You can check real-time Airport Arrivals on your phone while you wait.
Accessible/Handicap Parking
Cairns Airport provides the provision and maintenance of infrastructure and services free from discrimination of people with disabilities. Accessible parking is available clearly sign-posted in all public car parks. The accessible parking within the public car park is situated at the nearest point to the terminal entrances.
Tips, Help & Resources
Once you have selected the best parking option for you, check out these tips that can assist you during your journey through the airport:
- Be aware of how long you might need to need to wait at the security checkpoint in your terminal.
- Need some wheels to cart around all of your checked luggage? The airport provides assistance (and saves you effort). Baggage carts are located near the baggage carousels.
- If you have some time before your flight departs CNS, get a coffee, have a sit-down meal, or walk the shops within the terminals. You never know what treat or souvenir you might discover!
- Waiting for a passenger to arrive? To see where the plane is and which terminal it will deplane, use the flight tracker.
Find more help here for your journey through the airport