Cairns Airport Parking - Secure and Easy
Secure and easy long term parking at budget prices.
Wherever you park at Cairns Airport it's easy, safe, secure, convenient and you can walk to the terminal.
Cairns Airport offers standard (short-term) and long-term car parks.
Our public car parks are fully-automated and operate 24 hours per day.
Domestic Uncovered Car Park (1-2 mins walk to check-in)
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Open 24 hours - 7 days, No booking required
Easy automated credit card or cash payment
Free parking for the first 10 minutes
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Parking is directly opposite the Domestic Terminal, perfect for short trips away and meeting and farewelling family and friends. There area two entrance points one on the southern end of the car park and one on the northern end, this allows you to drop your passengers with luggage at the kerbside before entering the car park.
Effective from 19 October 2010 the following charges apply:
| Public Carpark |
Fee |
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| 0 - 10 minutes |
Free |
| 10 - 20 minutes |
$3.50 |
| 20 - 40 minutes |
$4.00 |
| 40 minutes - 1 hour |
$5.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours |
$6.00 |
| Each additional hour or part thereof |
$2.00 |
| Maximum charge for the first 24 hours |
$15.00 |
| 2 Days |
$30.00 |
| 3 Days |
$45.00 |
| 4 Days |
$60.00 |
| 5 Days |
$75.00 |
| 6 Days |
$90.00 |
| 7 Days |
$105.00 |
| Additional days or part thereof |
$15.00 |
| Minimum charge for lost tickets |
$20.00 |
| GST has been included in the above carpark charges. |
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Long term Domestic Car Park (3-4 mins walk to check-in)
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Open 24 hours - 7 days, No booking required
Easy automated credit card or cash payment
Discounts for extended durations
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Located within a designated area of the Cairns Domestic Car Park and just a couple of minutes walk to check-in, it is the ideal option for stays of 2 days or more. Access is via the main Domestic Car Park entrance and then follow the signs into the Long Term Car Park.
Effective from 1 December 2011 the following charges apply:
| Public Carpark |
Fee |
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| 1 Day |
$18.00 |
| 2 Days |
$36.00 |
| 3 Days |
$36.00 |
| 4 Days |
$47.00 |
| 5 Days |
$58.00 |
| 6 Days |
$69.00 |
| 7 Days |
$69.00 |
| Additional days or part thereof |
$10.00 |
| Minimum charge for lost tickets |
$20.00 |
| GST has been included in the above carpark charges. |
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International Uncovered & Budget Long Term Car Park (2-3 mins walk to International / 10 mins walk to Domestic)
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Open 24 hours - 7 days, No booking required
Easy automated credit card or cash payment
Discounts for extended durations
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Located adjacent to the Cairns International Terminal this is the perfect option for long trips away. A covered walkway connects the car park to both the International Terminal and Domestic Terminal (800m walk).
Effective from 19 October 2010 the following charges apply:
| Public Carpark |
Fee |
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| 0 - 10 minutes |
Free |
| 10 - 20 minutes |
$3.50 |
| 20 - 40 minutes |
$4.00 |
| 40 minutes - 1 hour |
$5.00 |
| 1 - 2 hours |
$6.00 |
| Each additional hour or part thereof |
$2.00 |
| Maximum charge for the first 24 hours |
$10.00 |
| 2 Days |
$20.00 |
| 3 Days |
$30.00 |
| 4 Days |
$40.00 |
| 5 Days |
$50.00 |
| 6 Days |
$50.00 |
| 7 Days |
$50.00 |
| Additional days or part thereof |
$7.00 |
| Minimum charge for lost tickets |
$20.00 |
| GST has been included in the above carpark charges. |
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Car Park Conditions of Entry
On entry to the carparks you can insert your credit card into the machine or push the button to be allocated a ticket. Payment is made on departure. If you have chosen to use your credit card you simply insert it again in the machine at the car park exit. (Receipt will be issued on payment).
Cash and credit card payments can be made at one of the paystations which are available for both the Domestic and International carparks. They are located either within, or enroute to, the carparks. If you require a receipt you will need to put your ticket into the paystation then press the receipt button before entering your money. Take the ticket with you and put it into the machine at the carpark exit.
Motor bikes also need to park in the bays provided within the public carparks.
Please refer to Airport Notices (Section 3 - Car Parking)
Car Park Limits
The car parks at Cairns Airport are designed according to Australian Standards to accommodate vehicles of a maximum of 4.9m long x 1.9m wide x 4.0m high.
The car parks are not designed to accommodate vehicles with trailers, caravans, floats etc. or vehicles over the above length, width or height.Please note that parking in prohibited areas or parking an oversize vehicle or a vehicle with a trailer, caravan or float etc. within the car park can incur a fine.There are public drop-off/pick-up zones at the airport which have a height limit of 2.4m.If your vehicle is not suitable for either the car park or the public drop-off/pick-up zones you should make alternative transport arrangements when coming to Cairns Airport. There are several options including Taxis or Limousines, Buses and Accommodation Transfers, or getting family or friends to help you.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Free parking for 10 minutes is available within the terminal car parks to make picking up and dropping off easier and less stressful. In addition, regulated pick up and drop off areas are located outside the terminals. Use of these areas is strictly for pick up/drop off and go only. No waiting or parking is permitted, passengers must be waiting at the kerb for immediate pick up (penalties apply).
Drivers should note that there is a 2.4m height clearance for the public drop-off/pick-up zones.