Seat in Coach
Cairns Airport to Port Douglas
The smart, affordable way to travel between Cairns Airport and Port Douglas. Book a seat on our daily scheduled service — we handle everything from arrivals to your accommodation door.
View Timetable & Book arrow_forwardThe reliable daily transfer between Cairns Airport and Port Douglas
Tropic Wings has been operating in tropical North Queensland since 1981. Our Seat in Coach transfer service runs multiple times daily between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Port Douglas — timed around flight arrivals so you're never waiting long. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall, you settle into a modern air-conditioned coach, and you're in Port Douglas in around 75 minutes.
flight_land Cairns Airport → Port Douglas
Departs CNS
Arrives PD
Type
07:30
08:45
Non-stop09:30
11:00
Palm Cove stop11:00
12:15
Non-stop13:00
14:15
Popular15:00
16:15
Non-stop16:30
18:00
Palm Cove stop18:00
19:15
Non-stopflight_takeoff Port Douglas → Cairns Airport
Departs PD
Arrives CNS
Type
05:00
06:15
Non-stop07:00
08:15
Non-stop09:00
10:30
Palm Cove stop11:00
12:15
Non-stop13:30
14:45
Popular15:00
16:15
Non-stop* Timetables indicative — confirm exact times at booking. Allow at least 3 hours before your departure flight when booking a return.
Fares
Seat in Coach — Per Person
Adult (12+ years)
See booking for pricing
One way & return (AUD)
Child (2–11 years)
Reduced fare
One way & return (AUD)
Infant (under 2 years)
Free
All fares include luggage allowance (1 suitcase + 1 carry-on) and airport meet & greet.
Travelling as a group?
Upgrade to Private Transfer
Just your group in a fully electric VW ID Buzz. No other passengers, no stops. Often comparable in price to individual coach fares for groups.