Quick Flight Summary from Anchorage to Cairns
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Transportation to Airport from Anchorage City Center
Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport
You can reach the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport from the city in a very short time with a taxi. You can reduce the cost of travelling from downtown Anchorage to the airport and vice versa by using the bus. If you opted for a car rental, you can drop-off your hired vehicle at the airport. Some hotels offer a free shuttle service from the city centre to the airport, or to the vicinity of the airport.
Taxi
A taxi ride from the city centre to the airport should usually take no more than 20 minutes. The cost of getting to the airport from downtown Anchorage is between 17 to 22 dollars.
Car Rental
To reach the airport with your hired vehicle in approximately 20 minutes, you can either take the L Street or the O’Malley. After returning your car rental to an agency representative at a designated drop-off area outside the airport, you can use the free airport shuttle bus to get to the terminal in a few minutes.
Bus
The bus rooute 7 will significantly reduce the travel cost of getting to the airport from the city centre. This bus departs every 30 minutes and the travel duration is almost 30 minutes long. A one-way ticket costs 2 dollars.
Hotel Shuttle Service
You can benefit from your hotel’s shuttle service to effortlessly reach the airport. Rather comfortable minivans transport travellers to the airport free of charge.
Airport Information
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located 5 miles from the city centre. Considered as one of the most important connecting points in the U.S. state of Alaska, the airport does not have banks but several ATMs. There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, and mobile phone charging points can also be found in specific sections of the terminals.
Even though there aren’t any hotels attached to the terminal buildings, they are situated within proximity to the airport. Also, many restaurants, bars, and cafes serve as convenient pre-flight waiting areas. You can shop for last minute needs, or purchase gifts at a variety of different stores in the airport.
Passengers travelling with pets are reminded that there are pet relief areas at both terminals of the airport. If you wish to bring back some of Alaska’s precious seafood with you, there are two baggage, freezer storage and delivery services companies in the south terminal.
Transportation to Cairns City Center from Airport
Cairns Airport
After arriving at Cairns Airport located approximately 7 kilometers north of the city of Cairns within the region of Queensland, Australia, you can prefer airport shuttles or reach the city with a taxi quickly. Another option is to rent a car from the airport. It is possible to reach the city center of Cairns from Cairns Airport within maximum 10-15 minutes.
Bus
The shuttles leaving right in front of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport have different lines with the routes such as the city center of Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Besides, it is possible for you to arrive in the city center of Cairns by the Line 110 Buses, which are operated by the company of TRANSLink QLD and drive off every 20 minutes. With the single-use ticket prices varying between 4- and 6 Australian Dollars, these buses leave from the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport and go by the stops of McKenzie St, Smith Street, Lily St (Tobruk Pool), Rutherford St and the city center of Cairns, respectively.
Taxi
As soon as you come out of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport, you will see the airport taxis which deliver services of transportation for 24/7. You can reach the city center of Cairns quickly and comfortably with the airport taxis by paying 20-25 Australian Dollars on average. If you do not want to prefer the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to the airport by calling the company of Cairns Taxi (+61 13 10 08).
Car Rental
If you consider renting a car at Cairns Airport, you should be early and definitely make your reservation in advance. Some of the car rental companies at Cairns Airport are Avis (07 4033 9555), Budget (07 4033 9777), Europcar (07 4034 9088), Hertz (07 4035 9299), Redspot (07 4034 9052) and Thrifty (07 4033 9800).


