Cairns International Airport (CNS)

Airport serving Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

Codes: IATA CNS · ICAO YBCS
Time zone: Australia/Brisbane
Local time: —
Elevation: 10 ft (3 m)
To the centre: 5 km (3 mi) from central Cairns, straight line
Links: Official website · Wikipedia

Departures & arrivals

Live departures and arrivals at CNS: scheduled and expected times, terminals, gates and status, from an hour ago to about eleven hours ahead, in local time.

Source: AeroDataBox, updated about every ten minutes. For your gate, the airline's app and the airport screens have the final word.

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Flight path from CNS

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Frequently asked questions

How far is CNS from Cairns city centre?

Cairns International Airport is about 5 km (3 miles) from the centre of Cairns in a straight line. The trip by road is longer, and how long it takes depends on traffic and the transport you use.

What time zone is CNS in?

Cairns International Airport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. The current local time is shown at the top of this page.

What are the airport codes for Cairns International Airport?

IATA CNS, ICAO YBCS. Airlines and booking sites use the three-letter IATA code; pilots and air traffic control use the four-letter ICAO code.