Australian government regulations require airlines to disembark
all passengers and their cabin luggage at the first port of call into
Australia. If you are transiting Cairns from overseas you will be
required to undergo the regular passenger screening process prior to
entering the transit lounge. This process is similar to that experienced
at your port of departure. Passenger screening into the transit lounge
includes screening for Liquids Aerosols and Gel (LAG) items. Duty Free
or other LAG items purchased at the last port of call prior to entering
Cairns as a transit port will be required to be surrendered if they are
larger than the prescribed 100ml limit or are not in a clear re-sealable
plastic bag measuring 200mm X 200mm.
NOTE: At this time Australia does not recognise the use of
sealed tamper evident bags provided for duty free items at overseas
ports. It is advisable you check with your airline to see whether your
flight transits Cairns en route to either Brisbane, Sydney or other
Australian port.
If you are transiting Cairns from another major airport in Australia
for an overseas destination and you have already undergone the regular
passenger screening process you will not be required to undergo
additional screening in Cairns.