Whether you’re flying into Cairns for business or pleasure, it is always nice to know your surroundings a bit. For this reason, finding a hotel that is close to the airport is an important part of the trip planning that you will be putting into your travels. Thankfully, Cairns is a large enough hub to be able to offer high quality hotels without the costs that are normally associated with the better class of hotels that everyone enjoys when they travel.

The first of the three star plus hotels that are near Cairns Airport is named Hides Hotel (around $60-$100 per night). This hotel offers a full range of amenities from laundry services to room service, free internet and even meeting facilities. At only about 1000 feet from the airport it is an ideal hotel to for business professionals as well as the weary traveler.

Next there is the All Seasons Cairns ($80-$150 per night). Here you will find all of the amenities of Hides Hotel, with a few extras. While it is almost double the price, for a sense of security, being close to the airport and having everything you could ever need is well worth the costs.

Finally, you have the Cairns Plaza Hotel ($75-$120 per night). Once again, you will have free access to the internet, basic hotel amenities and even a full service restaurant. Unfortunately, it is the furthest from the airport and is also the second most expensive. Nevertheless, the Plaza, All Seasons and Hides are sure to be able to make your stay worthwhile and with the options of amenities at each, you are sure to enjoy your time in Cairns.

Not many know this but, Cairns Airport Australia is the nation’s leading regional airport. You may be surprised to find out where you can fly to out of Cairns Airport. There a huge number of domestic and international destinations serviced by the airport. For instance, you can take a direct flight from Cairns International to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and other regional centers. Furthermore you can take a direct international flight to Auckland, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Guam to name a few.

Cairns Airport Australia is situated about 7 kilometers from the CBD. Known as the gateway to Tropical North Queensland, Cairns is located right in between the Coral Sea, mangroves and mountains. It’s also home of Tropical Rainforests as well as the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. The airfield operates 24 hours a day and handles aircraft movements of about 130,000 annually. Inside the terminal there are shops and cafes set up for your convenience. Online you can easily plan your trip to Cairns because you’ll have access to up-to-date flight information.

Domestic carriers who service Cairns Airport Australia include Qantas and QantasLink, Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Regional Pacific, Skytrans, Hinterland Aviation, and Tiger Airways. International carriers include Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Airlines PNG, Cathay Pacific, Continental Micronesiaa, Pacific Blue, United Airlines, Jetstar and QantasLink. Plan your trip online and save money and time by parking at the airport terminal. Cairns Airport Australia offers both short-term and long-term parking in it’s public carparks. They are fully automated and operational 24 hours a day. The first ten minutes is free to park. You’ll also be able to access rental cars, taxis and limousines and bus services.