What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cairns is to fly which costs $650 - $2,300 and takes 28h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cairns is to fly which takes 26h 37m and costs $1,200 - $2,200.

How far is it from Scotland to Cairns?

The distance between Scotland and Cairns is 15013 km.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Cairns?

It takes approximately 28h 48m to get from Scotland to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Cairns?

Cairns is 10h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 5:38 PM in Scotland and 3:38 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 981+ hotels available in Cairns.

Scotland to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Cairns by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Glasgow Airport
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairns (CNS)plane GLA - CNS
28h 48m
$660–2,210
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cairns (CNS)plane EDI - CNS
26h 37m
$1,218–2,118
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane ABZ - CNS
28h 14m
$800–2,800
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cairns (CNS)plane NCL - CNS
30h 28m
$722–2,556
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane MAN - CNS
28h 1m
$1,170–1,946
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Cairns (CNS)plane INV - CNS
38h 26m
$816–2,818

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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30h 47mAverage Duration

$658Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15,012.7 km
Duration: 28h 48m

What companies run services between Scotland and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Emirates, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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