Cairns Airport
Lasting Impressions....
Memorable comments left by travellers:
"After reading some horror stories on this site we were a bit worried about what to expect but were pleasantly surprised to find large (bigger than a single bed) sized cushioned benches." (Sarah)
"Plenty of big comfy sofas! If you put 3 of them in a row you end up having a bed." (Enrico Gasparoni)
FEATURED REVIEWS
by gateseven
Connecting flight to Nagoya so thought why not try the old sleep at the airport gig. This one is not bad. Large flat cushioned (not thick but adequate) seats seemingly designed for sleeping on. Not too many of them, but there was no-one there on a Monday night, ie I had the whole international terminal to myself from about 12 midnight to 4am.
No security around, many cameras though so they must not care.
As you enter the terminal in the left rear of the check-in area (near the entrance), under a staircase, there is a quiet alcove. No seat buts carpet is soft and if I could do it again I would sleep there, as it is fairly well concealed.
Great bonus here is free hot clean showers! If you forgot a towel just grab some paper towels from the toilets, there are plenty. Nice soap also.
Not a busy international airport so not too noisy, though by five some people will be drifting in. Avoid arrivals area as there is a 4.30am arrival from Nagoya, whereas departures is quieter.
by crestain, 7/21/2009
After a rough start, wherein I learned that I was five minutes late for check-in to noon flight to Darwin (because it turned out the flight was the first leg of an international flight), I found out my next possible flight was not for 24 hours. Thus began my longest layover in an airport with two teen boys. We found the benches and couches great for sleeping, in the early evening and in the morning the hallways were quiet enough for a quick game of catch, going in and out of security for food or a deck of cards was easy. The showers were the best surprise ever!
Airport Guide
Here is some information that we've picked out of from your reviews. Be sure to read the review pages for the most up-to-date experiences:
- cold, bring warm clothing
- quiet at night
- comfortable seating
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