Cairns Airport Shuttle Bus Transfers to Port Douglas -  direct no stops - book ahead and save - Cairns to Port Douglas transfers - January 2021

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 to save. We are an online booking desk that organises transport direct between the airport and Port Douglas with no stops in Palm Cove. (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. 

  • Yes! We are open for both private transfers, or seats in shared shuttle. ​
  • COVID SAFE TRAVEL PROCEDURES + CANCELLATION - Updated 10 January 2021.
  • Standard hours 6am - 7pm with private transfer only after hours shuttle services. Contact us for after hours availability .
  • Usual wait is 20 minutes after all checked bags are collected from your flight's baggage carousel, and your flight has arrived on time.
  • PICK UP PROCEDURE: Drivers meet you at carousel 3 with your name on a sign OR see shuttle desk in arrivals hall and quote your CAS reference.
  • 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.
  • We use Toyota HiAce and Coaster, or Hyundai iMax limited seat shuttles for quicker pick up and transfer.
  • $37.50 per adult one way when 2 adults book return fare (less for groups).
  • $15 one way for accompanied children under 15. 
  • All transfers more than 7 adults automatically private transfer. 
  • Usual departure from Port Douglas is 3 hours before scheduled domestic flights from Cairns. 
  • Exact time confirmed by text message the day before departure to the mobile phone number or email address on your booking.  See more FAQs
  • ​Book and pay 1 to 19 people seat in shared bus OR private transfers​
  • Check all prices​​

​With over 10 companies operating from Cairns to Port Douglas and everywhere in between, it can be a hassle to arrange. Different schedules, different costs, different routes some through Northern beaches. So let us help you go direct:) Book ahead now

Reviews - Thank you for the transfer from Cairns airport last week.  Your driver and service was great.... (PC)
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January 2021: $150 return transfer x 2 adults - that's $37.50 per person each way, less for more!  See prices from menu for our separately operated Port Douglas, Palm Cove, and Cairns Esplanade shuttle services . Why get to the walk up Cairns airport shuttle desk and find no availability and spend extra time waiting before your holiday starts?  

Airport shuttle FAQs
​Cairns Airport shuttle 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 can also offer private transfer and group charters from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas all hours depending on availability. We can drop off and pick up from Cairns Esplanade. Use our online shuttle booking form with fast turnaround on your enquiry for our Cairns Airport Shuttle bus to Port Douglas.

You don't have to leave Port Douglas to see interesting critters - great family destination 

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 around 4 mile end of Port Douglas beach. But 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 want to remove the hassle for visitors, give you a good price and get you 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 Airport Shuttle desk . Hours and availability have changed in 2021. The dedicated  shuttle desk at the airport can have fixed departures times during the day. Other businesses have bigger buses that go via Palm Cove and add an extra 30 mins to the shorter 60 minute journey. Walk up wait for shuttles can extend to 2 hours later in the day, during busy periods and equally during light travel periods like the current COVID situation. 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 peace of mind of a 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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​Cairns Port Douglas Shuttle 2021 Prices​
1 Adult
2 Adults
3 Adults
4 Adults
5 Adults
1-5 Private Charter
6-13 Pax Private Charter
One Way
$50
$80
$105
$135
$160
$160
$199
Return
$80
$150
$195
$240
$290
$320
$390
***​Note: Booking ahead will give you a better price, and secure availability. Some 'walk up' bookings may have no availability at Cairns Airport shuttle desk. Also note companies that offer very cheap prices will include a journey that takes 30 mins longer via Palm Cove, or only runs 4 services per day. As of January 2020 the Cairns airport shuttle desk has limited walk up availability without prebooking.***

**14-19 private transfer now available $270 one way OR $480 return**

6am to 7pm = standard hours service.
Transfers after 7pm and before 6am contact us for availability.
Transfers from 9pm until 4am = private charter only + $50 surcharge depending on availability.

​Children are 0 to 15 years and transfer at $15 each way ($30 return)
Child seats are available at $5 per seat one way. This ensures your seats are installed for your arrival.
FFR = Front Facing Restraint; RFR = Rear Facing Restraint; B = Booster seat. 
Please indicate number and type of child seat in booking form comments. EG 1 x FFR, 2 x B
​All prices are in AUD$ 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 (for all two adults plus) are transfers commencing between 6am to ​7pm.
​Book now