Travelling from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport (CNS): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport (CNS). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. The city runs on the UTC+10 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Frankfurt to CNS. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to CNS leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kms (75 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to CNS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights departing Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:
Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and explore Cairns and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Cairns Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is about 3 miles from central Cairns. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Right now, £392 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £984. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to CNS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Frankfurt to Cairns Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Frankfurt to CNS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport (CNS). Plan your visit to Cairns in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Frankfurt to CNS plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairns to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Cairns
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Cairns Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cairns:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Great Barrier Reef, Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard are leading attractions which should be on any good Cairns itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cairns. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the south, top sights here include Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Cairns, North Ward is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out The Strand Jetty, Ocean Siren Statue and The Drill Hall Studio.