Flying from Alyangula Airport (GTE) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is 30 minutes ahead of Alyangula.
To ensure you get on your GTE to CNS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alyangula Airport (GTE) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Currently, $878 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alyangula Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,058. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GTE to CNS, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Alyangula Airport (GTE)
To reach Alyangula Airport from central Alyangula, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Book a hotel near CNS if you're catching a late Alyangula Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and explore Cairns and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Alyangula Airport to Cairns Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cairns in February.
When reserving your flight from Alyangula Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GTE to CNS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.