Cairns Airport Shuttle Bus Transfers to Port Douglas -  direct no stops - book ahead and save - Cairns to Port Douglas transfers - September 2023

Cairns Airport to Port Douglas shuttle bus transfers available from our Cairns Airport to Port Douglas shuttle service after every flight. You need to book ahead early to secure availability. Our online booking desk organises transfers direct between Cairns Airport and Port Douglas with no stops. (Palm Cove transfers available as a separate service). Transfers from the airport within 20 minutes of all bags being collected from your arrival carousel. See FAQs. 

• Once booked you receive an instant confirmation by email with your unique booking number and all pick up and transfer instructions. Meet your shuttle driver at carousel 1 beside the airport shuttle desk.
• Drivers have your name on a sign. 
• Pick up approx. 20 minutes (usually sooner) after all checked bags are collected from your flight's baggage carousel when your flight has arrived on time.
• Your transfers are confirmed upon receipt of your confirmation. There is no need to re-confirm before arrival.
• Usual departure is 3 hours from Port Douglas before your scheduled flight from Cairns. Exact time is confirmed 1-2 days  before departure by email to the email address on your booking.
• We go direct Cairns Airport <> Port Douglas accommodation no stops at Palm Cove.
• ​​We are an Australian and Cairns family owned and operated business.
• Check Cairns Airport to Port Douglas shuttle prices​​
• Seat in shared shuttle flights scheduled to arrive between 6am - 6pm daily.
• Late night or early morning available only as private transfer + late night surcharge. Flights scheduled to arrive after 6pm, or depart before 8am.
• We provide instructions and direct contact phone number to your shuttle with every booking.
• Transfer time is 60-70 minutes from Cairns Airport direct to your accommodation in Port Douglas - no stops in between.
• Seat in shared bus or private transfer options available.
• We use Toyota HiAce and Coaster or Hyundai iMax 7-13 seat fully A/C shuttles for quicker pick up and transfer in quieter times, and 53 seater fully A/C coach for quicker pick up times in peak demand.
• $47.25 per adult one way when 2 adults book return fare (less for groups).
• $20 one way children 0-12 years inclusive. 
• The exact time of your departure from Port Douglas is confirmed by email 1-2 days before your departure to the email on your booking.  See more FAQs
• ​Book and pay Cairns to Port Douglas in a shared bus OR select the comfort of a private transfer​​

​Different companies operating from Cairns to Port Douglas and everywhere in between can make booking a shuttle a hassle to arrange. Different schedules, different costs, different routes some through Northern beaches. So let us help you go direct Cairns to Port Douglas :) Book Cairns to Port Douglas now

Reviews - Thank you for the transfer from Cairns airport last week.  Your driver and service was great.... (PC)

Cairns to Port Douglas - Direct door to door transfers for family, friends and groups - Why go via Palm Cove when you want to go direct to Port Douglas? Go direct.

In addition to visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Forest, there are heaps of local interesting critters around Port Douglas. See a collection of animals we've seen since moving from Melbourne to Port Douglas. Most of these critters are around the 4 mile end of Port Douglas beach. Also several from the Wildlife Habitat, Daintree River and Rainforest Station Nature Park in Kuranda.

See our Port Douglas animals, birds, spiders, sea creatures and local critters picture gallery 

Paul and Vish remove the hassle and give you a great price to get yourself, your couple, family or group on the way to your holiday as soon as possible. We specialise in organising seat on bus and private transfers/ private charter between Cairns Airport to Port Douglas - no stops.

If not booking ahead? There is no guaranteed service for walk up enquiries from the Cairns Airport shuttle desk which always takes the longer and slower route via Palm Cove to Port Douglas. Hours and availability have changed in 2023. The dedicated  shuttle desk at the airport can have limited or no availability during peak times like Easter to September. Other businesses have bigger buses and longer wait times that go via Palm Cove and add an extra 30 mins to the shorter 60 minute direct journey. Walk up wait for shuttles can extend to 2 hours later in the day, during busy periods and equally during light travel periods late at night after 6pm. While there is usually capacity - the sometimes 50 seater buses can quickly fill during peak season and you may be queued for the next bus. By booking ahead with CairnsAirportShuttle.net you can fly and arrive with the peace of mind of transport already booked. This a great way to get to your Port Douglas accommodation and start your Far North Queensland Tropical holiday. 

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September 2023: $189 return transfer x 2 adults - that's $47.25 per person each way, less for more!  See prices from menu.  We run separately operated Port Douglas, Palm Cove, and Cairns Esplanade shuttle services . Why get to the walk up Cairns Airport shuttle desk, wait in line and have to go via Palm Cove, or and find no availability, or spend extra time waiting before your holiday starts?  

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​CairnsAirportShuttle.net transfer service to Port Douglas does not wait for the bus to fill. We meet booked passengers and go. Usual wait is 20 minutes or sooner after all bags have cleared. No stops direct from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas, and vice versa. We specialise in Cairns Airport Shuttle Bus transfers to Port Douglas - direct no stops. We also offer private transfer and group charters from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas all hours. We can arrange drop off and pick up from Cairns accommodation to Port Douglas. See eligible shuttle pick up area in Cairns. Use our shuttle quote form with fast turnaround on your quote enquiry, or book  and pay direct from the menu for our Cairns Airport Shuttle bus service to Port Douglas.

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​Cairns Port Douglas Shuttle 2023 Prices​	1 Adult	2 Adults	3 Adults	4 Adults	5 Adults	3-5 Private Charter	6-13 Pax Private Charter
One Way	$50	$95	$140	$170	$190	$195	$310
Return	$90	$189	$235	$280	$329	$379	$599

***​Note: From September 2022 walk ups at Cairns Airport shuttle desk go via Palm Cove. But not our service, we go direct to the door of your accommodation in Port Douglas. Also note any company offering a very cheap price will include a journey that takes 30-45 mins longer via Palm Cove, Trinity Beach or only run 4 services per day. The Cairns airport shuttle desk offers transfer only via Palm Cove, and has limited walk up availability without prebooking.*** More people travelling? 6 Adults: $215 one way, or $380 return 7 Adults: $245 one way, or $450 return 8 Adults: $260 one way, or $480 return 9 Adults: $275 one way, or $510 return 10 Adults: $290 one way, or $549 return ​11 Adults: $305 one way, or $565 return 12 Adults: $325 one way, or $595 return 13 Adults: $330 one way, or $599 return or if more go for private transfer Scheduled flight arrivals between 6am to 6pm = standard hours service. Scheduled arrivals in Cairns after 6pm, or departing Cairns before 8am are private charter only + $50 surcharge.   ​Children are 0 to 15 years and transfer at $20 each way ($40 return) Child seats are available at $15 per seat one way. This ensures your seats are installed for your arrival. FFR = Front Facing Restraint; RFR = Rear Facing Restraint; B = Booster seat.  Please indicate number and type of child seat in booking form comments. EG 1 x FFR, 2 x B ​All prices are in AUD$ and include Australian 10% GST

There is no bags limit, but please do tell us when booking so we can allocate space.

Private transfers are great value for groups large and small.  ​Be on your way quicker, and without other passengers.

Cairns Esplanade and Cairns CBD pick up and drop off OK. Add $20 per pick up or drop off per group.  ​Christmas Day we apply $20 per booking (irrespective of how many people in the group) for that day.

Standard hours are all transfers flights scheduled to arrive in Cairns between 6am to ​6pm.

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