Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Each week, there are five Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, select the 11:25 Skytrans Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 14:00 with Skytrans Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNS to IRG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Lockhart River (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy with Skytrans Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Skytrans Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)
Currently, RM1,183 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,456. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNS to IRG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
71.55% of flights taking off from Cairns Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Cairns to Cairns Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lockhart River Airport (IRG)
Consider staying at The Greenhoose after arriving from your Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport flight. It's only a short drive from IRG and a comfortable option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to central Lockhart River
Lockhart River Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Lockhart River. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)
October is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lockhart River in February.
The warmest month in Lockhart River is November, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Cairns Airport to Lockhart River Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to IRG in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Lockhart River is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-east of Lockhart River, a visit to Port Douglas will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like The Wildlife Habitat, Flames of the Forest and Flagstaff Hill Lookout.
Around 370 kilometres south-east of Lockhart River, Cooktown is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Grassy Hill Lookout, Grassy Hill and Finch Bay.
