Flying from Paris to Cairns Airport (CNS): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Paris to Cairns Airport (CNS), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. The city operates on the UTC+10 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Paris.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to CNS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to CNS leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Cairns Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Paris to CNS flight? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Cairns Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
Have a late flight from Paris to Cairns Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CNS and hit the lights earlier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and explore beyond Cairns's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Paris to Cairns Airport flight.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Cairns. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cairns Airport is Rs150,955. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs330,914. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Paris to CNS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Cairns. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Cairns Airport (CNS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Paris to CNS flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairns to range from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Cairns Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC.
More about Cairns
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cairns right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Paris to Cairns Airport:
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Explore more of Australia
Cairns is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. About 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Australia, consider North Ward, about 290 kilometres south-east of Cairns. The Strand Jetty, Ocean Siren Statue and The Drill Hall Studio are key highlights.