Cairns Airport to CBD Private Transfer: Meet & Greet Service

Your driver meets you at the terminal with your name on a sign.

A private transfer from Cairns Airport to Cairns CBD in a minivan for up to six passengers, with driver meet-and-greet inside the terminal and luggage help included. Your locally based driver shares tips on restaurants, attractions and sightseeing spots during the journey, and you receive a complimentary information booklet for planning your next adventure.

The experience

When you land at Cairns Airport, your driver is already waiting inside the terminal with a signboard displaying your name and flight number: no hunting for a pickup point or waiting outside. The driver helps load your luggage into a private air-conditioned minivan and takes you directly to your Cairns CBD accommodation. The journey runs about fifteen minutes, giving you time to settle in and ask questions about what to do during your stay.

Your driver is based locally and knows the area well, so you get real recommendations on where to eat, which attractions suit your interests, and which sightseeing spots fit your schedule. You're not sharing the vehicle with other passengers or making stops for other pickups. It's just your group and the driver. A complimentary information booklet goes with you, so you have contact details and suggestions to reference when you're ready to book your next activity.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the airport to your destination.
• air-conditioned minivan.
• driver meet-and-greet with your name displayed.
• luggage assistance.
• complimentary information booklet.
• GST included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day Time Travel45 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00Pickup is included, for departures between 07:00 and 18:00

Night Time Travel53 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:45Includes pickup, for departures between 18:00 and 07:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Coral Coast Transport

Is this one for you?Choose day time travel if you're arriving during business hours and want to start exploring right away, or night time travel if your flight lands in the evening and you prefer to rest first. Either way, the fixed pickup at your flight time means no waiting around: your driver coordinates with your actual arrival, not a set schedule.

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Top questions

How do I know where to meet my driver when I arrive?

Your driver waits inside the terminal with a signboard showing your name and flight number, so you simply look for that sign when you clear customs and baggage claim.

Can I book a return transfer from my hotel back to the airport?

Yes, return transfers are available. You arrange them at the same time as your arrival transfer or contact the operator separately to schedule your departure.

What if I have more luggage than usual?

The minivan holds up to six medium suitcases (24–26 inches) plus one backpack per person. If you have extra bags, mention it when you book so the operator can confirm your vehicle has space.

Does the driver offer suggestions during the drive?

Yes, your driver shares tips on restaurants, attractions and sightseeing areas and answers questions about what to see and do in Cairns during your stay.