Hinterland flights
Hinterland Aviation operates regular scenic transfer flights between Cairns Airport and Lizard Island up to two times daily. Private Great Barrier Reef transfer charter flights to Lizard Island are also available upon request.
Transfer duration: approx. 60 min.
Check-in: 30 minutes prior to the flight departure at the Hinterland Aviation terminal.
Connecting times: if arriving from a domestic flight to Cairns a minimum of one hour connection between flights is required. When arriving from an international flight a minimum of two hours is required - this includes domestic travel on an international flight number. These connection times are required in either direction.
Hinterland Aviation terminal: a courtesy private car transfer from the main terminal at Cairns to the Hinterland Aviation terminal is provided by Sunpalm Coach transfers. Passengers will meet the private car transfer at the Sunpalm check-in desk located in the Domestic Terminal.
Luggage restrictions: passengers are restricted to one suitcase and one small carry-on item of hand luggage each. Soft suitcases are preferable. A limit of 32kg total per person applies, this includes check in and carry-on hand luggage (subject to loading restrictions). Luggage storage facilities are available at the Hinterland Terminal.
Passengers must advise their connecting flight details 7 days prior to departure to ensure their charter will be arranged.
Guests staying overnight in Cairns, can make their own way to the Hinterland Aviation Terminal. Final check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Download a map showing the location of the Hinterland Terminal in Cairns Airport.
Hinterland flights are subject to Conditions of Carriage. Bookings of 10 or more passengers must charter a flight. Groups of nine or less passengers may travel on the Hinterland scheduled flights.
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