Travelling from Glasgow to Cairns Airport (CNS): What you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Cairns Airport (CNS) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is ten hours ahead of Glasgow. Cairns Airport is located in Cairns.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to CNS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Cairns Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to CNS flight:
76.7% of all departures from Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Cairns Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CNS:
Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Cairns Airport flight.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Central Cairns is about 5 kilometres from Cairns Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Cairns Airport is 560 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.056 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Glasgow to CNS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Glasgow to Cairns Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Cairns Airport (CNS). July is the busiest month to travel to Cairns. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Glasgow to CNS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Cairns Airport in August when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Cairns
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cairns right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Cairns Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Great Barrier Reef, Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard are top sights which should be on every Cairns itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Australia, head for North Ward, about 290 kilometres south-east of Cairns. The Strand Jetty, Ocean Siren Statue and The Drill Hall Studio are key highlights.
