Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CGK and CNS include:
Changi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Narita International Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from CGK to CNS, check if you need a visa to enter Australia. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
$231 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport. Return flights start at $583. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from CGK to CNS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport.
Finding a cheap ticket from CGK to CNS is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has fallen.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 36 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CGK:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CNS:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cairns. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cairns in February.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you'd like to visit Cairns during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CGK to CNS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cairns
Start your Cairns trip right by finding a fantastic stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CGK to CNS, check out our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Botanic Gardens are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Cairns itinerary.
Complete your Cairns trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cairns Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cairns.