.
THE JOURNEY
Journey Length
The trip from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas normally takes around 60
minutes in a limousine and (because of extra pickups and an inherently
slower vehicle) around 75 minutes in a coach. Times to Palm Cove are around 25
and 30 minutes respectively.
In the peak
season (August to January), on busy weekends, and in wet weather the journey will be a little longer.
Northbound (from the airport)
Unlike most
other companies, we do not have
scheduled departure times from the airport. You will not have to
wait for an "every hour on the hour" coach.
If you
are travelling by coach, as
soon as you and your fellow coach travellers have collected your luggage
you will be
on our way. Assuming your bags come out reasonably quickly you will be
on your way approximately 20 minutes after
aircraft arrival-time for domestic flights, but it may be up to an hour for
international flights because of customs and other formalities.
Understandably, if you are first through Customs and someone else on your
coach is seated down the back of Economy you are likely to be delayed.
Of
course, if you have booked a limousine or a sole-charter, you will be on
your way as soon as you are ready.
Southbound (to the airport)
Heading to the airport we run to a fixed timetable that is aligned with
aircraft departure times.
Your
airline will probably expect you to check-in at least 30 minutes ahead of departure-time for
domestic flights and two hours ahead for international flights.
Depending on special conditions that your ticket condition may have
imposed, these times may vary. It is strongly advised that you
check carefully for any such conditions.
But,
whatever you do, don't cut your timing too close. Our
drivers can control most things, but a dawdling fellow passenger,
then a road delay, and then another five minutes for slow traffic may be
enough to have you miss your check-in deadline.
Qantas's guidance on check-in times may be found
here:
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/atTheAirport/checkinTimes?int_camp=9
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