Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is ten hours ahead of Bristol.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRS to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
At the moment, £593 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £1,215. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BRS to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of the flights that depart from Bristol Airport, 69.8% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BRS:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're landing on a late Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CNS:
Grab a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cairns Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cairns in February.
When booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Cairns Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to CNS in August if you like travelling 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 easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 180 miles south of Cairns, a visit 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 must-experience destination in Australia and is around 270 miles south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without experiencing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
