Cairns Airport to Palm Cove transfer
25.3 km by road about 31 min without traffic from Cairns International Airport (CNS)
See transfer prices for your datePrivate transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.
The trip
Palm Cove is 25.3 km from Cairns Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 31 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.
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FAQ
How far is Palm Cove from Cairns Airport?+
25.3 km by road from Cairns Airport (CNS), about 31 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).
How do I get from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove?+
A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.
Where else can I book a transfer to from Cairns Airport?+
Other places with pre-booked transfers from CNS: Cairns City Centre (6.8 km), Trinity Beach (19.9 km), Port Douglas (66.8 km).