Flying from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is two hours behind Nadi.
To ensure you catch your NAN to CNS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between NAN and CNS include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
194 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Return flights start at 354 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from NAN to CNS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from NAN to CNS.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Nadi International Airport (NAN)
When it comes to Nadi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Nadi International Airport from central Nadi, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near NAN? If you've booked an early flight from Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you have a late Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CNS:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairns and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Cairns. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cairns in February.
Lock in your flight from Nadi International Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you want to visit Cairns during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NAN to CNS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Bowen is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without visiting Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
