CairnsAirportShuttle.Net Associate Booking
December 2024 - Express Service Cairns Airport <> Port Douglas

1. We meet you at Cairns Domestic Airport carousel 3. Please be at baggage carousel 3 next to the indoor A/C seated area at least 15 minutes before your shuttle departs.
3. Click here to see Refund Policy which includes options for 100% credit valid 12 months or refund less fee. The choice is yours.
3. We go direct Cairns Airport to Port Douglas accommodation and back to Cairns Airport. No stops in Palm Cove.
4. Please book more than 24 hours before travel. If we have no availability we will not process your booking and advise you.
5. Last fixed schedule service departs Cairns Airport at 7:00pm.
6. First fixed schedule service departs Port Douglas at 6:00am.
6. Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm we offer private transfer.

  • Fields with (*) are compulsory questions. Please review all fields in this seats in shared shuttle form.

  • Please include mobile number contactable at Cairns airport on the Australian phone network. If number is outside Australia, add country code eg +44

  • Price for standard hours seats in shared shuttle service for flights scheduled to arrive between 6am and 6:30pm daily. Last seats in shared shuttle departs Cairns Airport 7:00pm.

    1 Adult: $55 one way, or $99 return
    2 Adults: $99 one way, or $196 return
    3 Adults $145 one way, or $265 return
    4 Adults: $185 one way, or $310 return

    5 Adults: $225 one way, or $360 return
    6 Adults: $250 one way, or $410 return
    7 Adults: $255 one way, or $470 return
    8 Adults: $265 one way, or $500 return

    9 Adults: $285 one way, or $530 return
    10 Adults: $295 one way, or $569 return
    11 Adults: $300 one way, or $585 return
    12 Adults: $325 one way, or $600 return


    CHILDREN - $20 one way or $40 return. Child seats are available at $15 each way and must be included on your booking.


    $20 CAIRNS ACCOMMODATION PICK UP OR DROP OFF

    $20 extra per group for pick up or drop off Cairns Esplanade, ferry terminals, or Cairns accommodation. City does not include Woree, Manunda, White Rock, Earlville and Mooroobool which is outside the pick up area.

  • CairnsAirportShuttle.net transfer service selection

  • This enables Trip 1 and Trip 2 options
  • 7:00pm (19:00) is the last scheduled bus each day*. During the day if flight delays cause you to miss your scheduled bus you will be allocated seats on the next scheduled bus. If your flight arrives early and we have capacity on an earlier scheduled bus we will allocate you with seats on the earlier bus.

    *7:00pm shuttle is our new 'night time shoulder service' shuttle for flights scheduled to arrive until 6:30pm. A special flat rate of $30 per booking on the night time shoulder service enables all your travelling group to secure standard shared shuttle seat prices on our new 7pm service.

    Please go to the inside A/C seating area near baggage carousel 3 to meet your driver. Please be at baggage carousel 3 at least 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time. Your driver will meet you with your name on a sign.

    Your flight scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm? In these hours we only offer private transfers + night fee - use this private transfers form.
  • Select adults one way or return
  • Children are 0-12 years inclusive. Please select children one way or return. $20 one way or $40 return transfer per child.
  • Please select yes here. We apply $20 per booking (flat rate per group) to pay our drivers a fair rate to work on Queensland Gazetted public holidays.
  • Please let us know so we can allocate space.
  • Oversize items are not strollers, prams and wheelchairs which are carried at no charge.

    Oversize are $20 each one way: golf bag, fishing gear, guitar, bike or bike bag, keyboard piano. Surfboards are only permitted on our private transfer service.
  • Oversized items must be identified so your shuttle can provide the capacity. EG. One pram and one stroller. Please let us know so that we can allocate space. Only oversized items clearly identified on your booking are permitted on board your shuttle. Thank you for your assistance.
  • Buy an UNLIMITED local Port Douglas shuttle pass now and start using it as soon as you get to Port Douglas! 3 day, 5 day, weekly options. PLUS save 15% if you buy now compared to buying after arrival in Port Douglas. Local Port Douglas shuttle service runs 7am to midnight daily. We'll send your discounted shuttle pass before your arrival at Cairns Airport. Valid all Port Douglas up to Captain Cook Highway including IGA and Wildlife Habitat. Standard local shuttle cost is $7-$8 per adult one way. These unlimited specials cost $10-$12 per day! Infants 0-3 travel free. Children are 4-15 inclusive.
  • Child seats are available but are not compulsory on Queensland buses over 13 seats. Our child seats are not baby capsules, they are standard child seats with harness for rear facing (RFR) or front facing (FFR) installation.
  • EG Enter 2 x B, 2 x RFR. Child seats must be booked so we can allocate and install. B = booster, FFR = front facing child seat, RFR = rear facing child seat. Passengers may bring their own child seat at no charge but are responsible for installation.

  • Trip 1

  • Avoid 15 June 2025 - Cairns Ironman closes road 5:30am to 5:30pm
  • Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm are private transfer only.

    Enter NIL if no flight
  • This is the time your flight is scheduled to arrive in Cairns. We have no shared shuttle service for flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm.

    Flights scheduled to arrive after 6:30pm private transfer only.

    Enter nil if no flight.
  • Select Cairns T2 Domestic, your accommodation or last option 'others' if you cannot find your hotel in this list. Add any details in the message box at the end of the form. EG. Pick up from Hilton at 10am. Cairns accommodation pick up at 10am goes direct to Port Douglas. Other times go via Cairns Airport. All Cairns city, ferry terminal or accommodation pick up costs $20 per group. We are unable to pick up from Cairns Train Station or Greyhound bus due to imprecise timetabling.
  • Please select "others" if you cannot find the hotel in this list, and add details in message box below.

  • Trip 2

  • ​Avoid 15 June 2025 - Cairns Ironman closes road 5:30am to 5:30pm
  • Please allow 3 hours before your flight departs. We go direct from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport approx: 1 hour 15 mins no Palm Cove stop. Allowing 3 hours allows time for pick ups in Port Douglas, roadworks, potential delays or long queues when you arrive at the airport. If you miss your scheduled bus you will be allocated seats on the next scheduled bus.

    Time is when we commence picking up in Port Douglas. We will email your exact pick up time to approx: 5 minute slot before your transfer based on your accommodation location.

    Scheduled to depart before after 8:30am? In these hours we only offer private transfers + night fee so please use this private transfers form.
  • This is the time your flight departs Cairns Airport. Please enter 24 hours time format. EG 13:30. We will collect you from Port Douglas approx. 3 hours before your domestic flight departure. Your exact departure time will be confirmed to your email address 1-2 days before your departure.

    Enter nil if no flight.

    Flights departing before 8:30am need private transfer. Seats in shared shuttle first bus leaves Port Douglas at 6:00am daily.
  • The number of your flight leaving Cairns. EG QF703
  • Select "others" if you cannot find your accommodation in this list, and add details in notes at the end of this form.
  • Select Cairns T2 Domestic, or Cairns city accommodation or 'others' if you cannot find see your hotel and add details in message box. EG. Pick up from Sheraton Mirage at 10am. All Cairns City, Cairns Ferries, Railway Station drop off OK, Cairns accommodation drop off cost $20 per group.

  • Payment

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  • Terms and Conditions including cancellation and change
  • Cancellations less than 24 hours before transfer no refund, unless a COVID related cancellation.

    If we have no availability (eg last minute booking) we will not charge your card and instead advise options.

  • Other (Optional)

  • Please be at the inside A/C seated area near baggage carousel 3 at least 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time. Your driver will meet you at baggage carousel 3 with your name on a sign.