Travelling from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organising your flight from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport (CNS).
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. The city operates in the UTC+10 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
To ensure you catch your flight from Buenos Aires to CNS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 38 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 36 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Buenos Aires to CNS? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CNS if you're taking a late flight from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Cairns. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport (CNS)
P128,147 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport. Return flights start from P136,728. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to CNS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to choose a flight that fits your budget.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to CNS.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Cairns, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Buenos Aires to CNS, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Visit in August if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 25ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport.
More about Cairns
Start your Cairns trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Cairns Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Botanic Gardens are must-visits when exploring Cairns.
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