If you’re looking to find out how much it costs to park at Cairns Airport, you’ll soon discover that there’s no one simple answer. The cost of your stay will depend on how close you want to be to the terminal, how long you need to park for, and whether you opt for covered or uncovered parking. Essentially, there are several different types of Cairns Airport parking fees, including drive-up and advance booking, on-site and off-site, short- and long-term, plus open air and undercover. Read on to find out how these tariffs differ, and for an overview of all the various fee structures.
To get an accurate quote for your trip away, and to find the best rate possible, we suggest entering your travel dates into the search bar above. You’ll be able to view the fees charged by the official Cairns Airport Car Parks, all of which are in convenient walking distance to the terminal buildings. There's no easier way to park at Cairns Airport than at one of the official car parks.
There are three main options for long-term Cairns Airport parking, the T1 Long Term Car Park, the T2 Long Term Car Park, and the Premium Covered Car Park. These parking facilities are owned and maintained by the airport itself, and provide both open air and covered parking at an affordable price. If you know your travel dates in advance, you can book online at a reduced rate. If your trip is open ended, or you’re due to depart in less than four hours, you’ll need to pay drive-in rates. To see how these rates compare, you can check the tables below:
| Duration | T1 Long Term Car Park | T2 Long Term Car Park | Premium Covered Car Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $30.00 | $30.00 | $34.00 |
| 2 Days | $49.00 | $49.00 | $63.00 |
| 3 Days | $69.00 | $69.00 | $93.00 |
| 4 Days | $89.00 | $89.00 | $123.00 |
| 5 Days | $104.00 | $108.00 | $153.00 |
| 6 Days | $119.00 | $127.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 Days | $134.00 | $146.00 | $213.00 |
| 1 Week | $149.00 | $165.00 | $243.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $254.00 | $298.00 | $453.00 |
You can stand to save up to 60% by making your booking online and in advance. As soon as you purchase your airline tickets, you should consider pre-booking your Cairns Airport parking. For instance, if you wanted to park for one week at the T1 Long Term Car Park, you’d pay $149.00 drive-up and $78.00 if you pre-booked online. That’s a saving of 47% - just for searching, comparing, and booking parking before leaving home. Even if you’d rather park in the Premium Covered Car Park due to Cairns' often unpredictable weather, you would still stand to save 34% on a fortnight’s worth of parking by reserving your space before setting out to the airport.
As seen in the table below, you can save on Cairns Airport parking fees at the T1 Long Term Car Park, the T2 Long Term Car Park, and the Premium Covered Car Park over various stay lengths:
| Duration | T1 Long Term Car Park | T2 Long Term Car Park | Premium Covered Car Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | $25.00 | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| 2 Days | $40.00 | $44.00 | $51.00 |
| 3 Days | $56.00 | $59.00 | $74.00 |
| 4 Days | $59.00 | $60.00 | $87.00 |
| 5 Days | $64.00 | $65.00 | $108.00 |
| 6 Days | $68.00 | $70.00 | $128.00 |
| 7 Days | $77.00 | $77.00 | $148.00 |
| 1 Week | $78.00 | $79.00 | $167.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $92.00 | $120.00 | $296.00 |
Calculating Cairns Airport parking fees over a short-term period is relatively simple. You’ll find that the T1 Long Term Car Park and the T2 Long Term Car Park charge similar prices for 30 minute and hour long blocks, and that the Premium Covered Car Park is fractionally more expensive. If you only need to park at Cairns Airport for a couple of hours, or if you’re planning on quickly picking-up or dropping-off passengers, it makes the most sense to pay by cash or credit card on-site. If you want to book online, you would need to pay for a full 24 hour period, which may not suit your needs or budget. Cairns Airport’s official car park drive-up rates are:
| Duration | T1 Long Term Car Park | T2 Long Term Car Park | Premium Covered Car Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 min | Free | Free | $8.00 |
| 10 - 30 min | $6.00 | $6.00 | $8.00 |
| 30 - 60 min | $9.00 | $9.00 | $8.00 |
| 1 - 2 hrs | $11.00 | $11.00 | $15.00 |
| 2 - 3 hrs | $14.00 | $14.00 | $19.00 |
| 3 - 4 hrs | $17.00 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Additional hours | + $3.00 | + $3.00 | N/A |
| Maximum charge for 24 hrs | $30.00 | $30.00 | $34.00 |
There are two off-site car parks near Cairns Airport - Betta Airport Parking and Pioneer Airport Parking. These parking facilities are not linked to Cairns Airport or to Flyparks, however we have listed their outdoor rates below for comparison purposes. Please note that Flyparks cannot guarantee the quality of the services provided by these businesses, and it is not possible to reserve a space at either car park on our website.
When comparing Cairns Airport parking fees in terms of on-site vs. off-site, we found that in most cases, it was still more economical to park at either the T1 Long Term Car Park or the T2 Long Term Car Park. Not only would you save yourself a couple of dollars, you’d save time by walking to check-in, and skipping the necessary shuttle transfers required to reach Departures.
| Duration | Betta Airport Parking (free shuttle transfers) | Pioneer Airport Parking (plus shuttle fare) | T1 Long Term Car Park | T2 Long Term Car Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Hours | N/A | $41.80 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| 2 Days | $42.00 | $41.80 | $40.00 | $44.00 |
| 3 Days | $55.00 | $41.80 | $56.00 | $59.00 |
| 4 Days | $62.00 | $47.40 | $59.00 | $60.00 |
| 5 Days | $70.00 | $54.30 | $64.00 | $65.00 |
| 6 Days | $72.00 | $61.20 | $68.00 | $70.00 |
| 7 Days | $78.00 | $68.10 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| 1 Week | $79.00 | $75.00 | $78.00 | $79.00 |
| 2 Weeks | $134.00 | $122.30 | $92.00 | $120.00 |
You can reserve a space at any of Cairns Airport’s official car parks through Flyparks. Securing a parking spot is straightforward and easy, and you’ll receive your online booking confirmation in a matter of seconds. All you need to do is enter your dates into our handy search tool, and then select the car park which suits you best. You can filter the search results by price, rating, and proximity, and then make a secure online payment via credit card or PayPal. The entire process takes less than two minutes, and you can download your Flyparks booking confirmation as soon as your payment is confirmed.
Should you have any questions, or later need to make amendments to your booking, you can get in touch with our friendly customer care team. They are available Monday through to Friday to help with adjusting arrival and departure dates and times, cancellations, changing number plate details, and providing advice whenever possible so that your journey gets off to a smooth start.
All of the parking rates cited are approximate and subject to change. Estimations were taken for stays in March 2020. Please note that Flyparks does not compare all the airport car parking spaces available in the market, and cannot take into account specific needs and individual requirements. Always read the terms and conditions before booking.
