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Real photos from our transfers between Cairns and Port Douglas.
Private Cairns to Port Douglas transfers from Cairns Airport, Cairns City and Palm Cove. Door to door, no shared stops, no waiting. Pickups 6am–7pm, 7 days a week.
The fastest and most convenient way to travel from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas is a private transfer. The journey is 68 km and takes 60–80 minutes along the Captain Cook Highway. A private transfer costs from $170 for the whole vehicle (not per person), runs 7 days a week, 6am to 7pm (earlier pickups by arrangement), and includes door-to-door drop-off, real-time flight monitoring, and free child seats.
Real photos from our transfers between Cairns and Port Douglas.
Every vehicle is air-conditioned, clean and maintained to the highest standard.
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Air-conditioned comfort for couples, families and groups wanting a direct private Cairns to Port Douglas transfer.
👤 1–7 passengers
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Leather seats, climate control, complimentary water and a premium experience for special occasions or honeymoons.
👤 1–7 passengersReliable, comfortable and run by locals who know this coast.
We track every flight in real time — your driver adjusts automatically so you're never waiting.
Book and pay online in under 2 minutes. Instant email confirmation with all your transfer details.
The Captain Cook Highway is one of Australia's most breathtaking drives — pure Coral Sea views.
Pickups 6am–7pm every day, public holidays included. Pickups before 6am by arrangement (+$50).
Standard luggage is always free. Oversized items like surfboards? Just let us know at booking.
Child and booster seats at no extra cost — just specify ages and weights when you book.
Our drivers are Tropical North Queensland locals — full of tips on what to see and do.
Plans change. Cancel in writing more than 7 days before your transfer for a full refund. See our terms.
Operating hours, services, routes and fleet — all in one place.
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| ☀️ Standard hours | Mon–Sun 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| 🌅 Before 6:00 AM | By arrangement · +$50 |
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💬 Send Us Your FeedbackThe 68 km Captain Cook Highway takes you through lush rainforest and alongside the sparkling Coral Sea. It's one of the most beautiful drives in Australia.
Everything you need to know before you travel.
One group per vehicle, one fixed price, door to door.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at the International or Domestic terminal with a name sign, helps with your bags and drives you straight to your hotel, resort or holiday house in Port Douglas. We track your flight, so a delay doesn't cost you anything. The trip is 68 km and takes 60–80 minutes.
Staying a night in Cairns first, or splitting your holiday with Palm Cove? We pick up from any hotel, apartment or the cruise terminal and take you north along the Captain Cook Highway. See the price list for every route.
Heading home? Book a return transfer and we collect you from your door in Port Douglas and drop you at your terminal in time for check-in. Pickups run 6am to 7pm, seven days a week. For an early flight, a pickup before 6am can be arranged for a $50 surcharge.
Not sure which way to travel? Our guide on how to get from Cairns to Port Douglas compares transfers, shuttles, taxis, Uber, the bus and hire cars. The price is for the whole vehicle, not per person — from $170 from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas. Luggage, child seats, boosters and flight monitoring are included, which makes it an easy choice for families and groups. Please book at least 48 hours ahead so we can confirm your driver.
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