Pickup and drop-off at Cairns International Airport

Where

Public pick-up and drop-off zones directly outside the T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic) terminals (right by the terminal)

Picking upPermittedThe pick-up zones are located directly outside both the T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic) terminals. Passengers must be waiting at the curb for immediate pick-up (penalties apply).

WaitingNot permittedNo waiting or parking is permitted and vehicles must not be left unattended. You can wait for free in the Standby Zone.

Where

T1 International Uncovered Car Park, right outside the International Terminal (T1) (right by the terminal) · T2 Domestic Uncovered Car Park, right outside the Domestic Terminal (T2) (right by the terminal)

Maximum height

Up to 4 meters

Picking upPermittedFree within 10 minutes.If you would like to take more time to meet your passengers when they arrive, use the 10 minutes free option, available in both the T1 and T2 Uncovered car parks.

Where

Standby Zone (follow the orange signs)

WaitingPermitted · at most 30 minutesFree within 30 minutes.A free waiting area for a maximum of 30 minutes; when driving into Cairns Airport, follow the orange Standby Zone signs. The driver must remain in the vehicle at all times. When your passenger has collected their luggage and is walking out of the terminal, make your way to the designated public pick-up zone in front of T1 or T2. If the Standby Zone is full, make your way to the T2 Domestic Uncovered or T1 International public parking lots, where the first 10 minutes are free.

Where

Public pick-up and drop-off zones directly outside the T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic) terminals (right by the terminal)

Dropping offPermittedThe drop-off zones are located directly outside both the T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic) terminals. The Public Drop Off zones are regulated and are strictly for pick-ups and drop-offs only.

WaitingNot permittedNo waiting or parking is permitted and vehicles must not be left unattended. You can wait for free in the Standby Zone.

Where

T1 International Uncovered Car Park, right outside the International Terminal (T1) (right by the terminal) · T2 Domestic Uncovered Car Park, right outside the Domestic Terminal (T2) (right by the terminal)

Maximum height

Up to 4 meters

Dropping offPermittedFree within 10 minutes.The first 10 minutes are free for greeting or saying goodbye to loved ones.

Where

Standby Zone (follow the orange signs)

WaitingPermitted · at most 30 minutesFree within 30 minutes.A free waiting area for a maximum of 30 minutes; when driving into Cairns Airport, follow the orange Standby Zone signs. The driver must remain in the vehicle at all times. When your passenger has collected their luggage and is walking out of the terminal, make your way to the designated public pick-up zone in front of T1 or T2. If the Standby Zone is full, make your way to the T2 Domestic Uncovered or T1 International public parking lots, where the first 10 minutes are free.