Cairns Airport Transit Visa Information

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Australian government regulations require airlines to disembark all passengers and their cabin luggage at the first port of call into Australia.

T1 (International) and T2 (Domestic) are connected by a covered walkway in Cairns Airport. If you are transiting Cairns Airport from overseas you will be required to undergo the regular passenger screening process, including potential random selection for body scanning, prior to entering the transit lounge.

The Airport do not operate on a 24 hour basis and overnight stays are not permitted. Passengers transiting overnight will need an appropriate visa for Australia to leave the airport to access overnight accommodation.

There are airport transit lounge facilities that allow ‘transit without a visa’ TWOV eligible passengers to connect to their onwards flight.

Follow the Blue line from T1 Arrivals to T2 Departures. Follow the Green line from T2 Arrivals to T1 Departures. Transfer time approx 5-7 minutes.

Circumstances at airports change from time to time and the above information is only intended as a guide. Airport specific websites may provide more up to date and further information that may also assist, such as airport operating hours and accommodation options.

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