Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the BKK - CNS route include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Kansai International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Australia, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BKK to CNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport is ر.ق. 595. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,976. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flight tickets from BKK to CNS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flight tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting a cheap ticket from BKK to CNS is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BKK? If you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CNS if you're taking a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cairns. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cairns. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you'd like to go to Cairns during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23 ºC and 31 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to CNS in August. Temperatures average between 16 ºC and 25 ºC then.
More about Cairns
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cairns right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from BKK to CNS:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Botanic Gardens are attractions you won't want to skip in Cairns.
Complete your Cairns trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cairns Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cairns.
