How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Scotland, such as Edinburgh or Glasgow, and flying into Cairns, then you can expect flight times to average 27h 50m and 30h 10m, respectively.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Cairns Airport?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Cairns Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Cairns Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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13:35 - 22:05GLA-CNS

46h 30m2 stops

14:35 - 11:35CNS-GLA

31h 00m2 stops

$2,559Qantas Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

13:35 - 15:10GLA-CNS

39h 35m2 stops

07:45 - 11:35CNS-GLA

37h 50m2 stops

$2,562Qantas Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

13:35 - 05:45GLA-CNS

30h 10m2 stops

09:45 - 11:35CNS-GLA

35h 50m3 stops

$2,619Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

13:35 - 08:30GLA-CNS

32h 55m3 stops

09:45 - 11:35CNS-GLA

35h 50m3 stops

$2,627Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

14:05 - 11:05EDI-CNS

35h 00m2 stops

23:55 - 06:00CNS-EDI

40h 05m2 stops

$2,765Qatar Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

14:05 - 11:05EDI-CNS

35h 00m2 stops

23:55 - 12:35CNS-EDI

46h 40m2 stops

$2,768Qatar Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

12:45 - 09:55EDI-CNS

59h 10m2 stops

18:35 - 12:00CNS-EDI

27h 25m2 stops

$6,853Lufthansa

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Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

12:45 - 09:55EDI-CNS

35h 10m2 stops

18:35 - 12:00CNS-EDI

27h 25m2 stops

$6,880Lufthansa

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Tue, 13 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

18:05 - 11:50GLA-CNS

31h 45m3 stops

12:35 - 08:35CNS-GLA

54h 00m3 stops

$7,438British Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

18:05 - 11:50GLA-CNS

31h 45m3 stops

12:35 - 08:35CNS-GLA

54h 00m3 stops

$7,444British Airways

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Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Scotland to Cairns

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Qantas Airways

15 Mar

GLA13:35Glasgow Intl

46h 30m

2 stops

CNS22:05Cairns

19 Mar

CNS14:35Cairns

31h 00m

2 stops

GLA11:35Glasgow Intl

$2,559

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Qantas Airways

15 Mar

GLA13:35Glasgow Intl

39h 35m

2 stops

CNS15:10Cairns

19 Mar

CNS07:45Cairns

37h 50m

2 stops

GLA11:35Glasgow Intl

$2,562

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Qantas Airways

14 Jan

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 50m

2 stops

CNS10:45Cairns

2 Feb

CNS17:00Cairns

36h 05m

2 stops

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

$13,676

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Qatar Airways

15 Mar

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 00m

2 stops

CNS11:05Cairns

19 Mar

CNS23:55Cairns

40h 05m

2 stops

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

$2,765

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Qatar Airways

15 Mar

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 00m

2 stops

CNS11:05Cairns

19 Mar

CNS23:55Cairns

46h 40m

2 stops

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

$2,768

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12 Jan

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

49h 35m

2 stops

CNS19:05Cairns

4 Feb

CNS15:45Cairns

30h 50m

2 stops

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

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GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

13:35-22:05

2 stops46h 30m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

14:35-11:35

2 stops31h 00m

$2,559

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

13:35-15:10

2 stops39h 35m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

07:45-11:35

2 stops37h 50m

$2,562

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/12

13:35-05:45

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Thu 11/12

09:45-11:35

3 stops35h 50m

$2,619

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Thu 4/12

13:35-08:30

3 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Thu 11/12

09:45-11:35

3 stops35h 50m

$2,627

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

14:05-11:05

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

23:55-06:00

2 stops40h 05m

$2,765

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

14:05-11:05

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

23:55-12:35

2 stops46h 40m

$2,768

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

12:45-09:55

2 stops59h 10m

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

$6,853

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

12:45-09:55

2 stops35h 10m

Cairns

Sun 1/2

18:35-12:00

2 stops27h 25m

$6,880

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

18:05-11:50

3 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:35-08:35

3 stops54h 00m

$7,438

GlasgowCairns

GLA - CNS

GLACNS

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

18:05-11:50

3 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Thu 19/3

12:35-08:35

3 stops54h 00m

$7,444

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from Scotland is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $2,090, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of June, then departing from Scotland during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $2,329.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Cairns Airport?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Cairns Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Cairns Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Cairns Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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