Beautiful sunset, Tamworth, rural New South Wales

Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Tamworth (TMW)

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Visiting from Cairns to Tamworth

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Cairns to Tamworth (CNS to TMW)

The approximate flight time from Cairns to Tamworth is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

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When to visit

The best time to visit Tamworth in NSW is during the International Music festival which is held in January. On average, it's a maximum 30°C in January in Tamworth and a minimum of 18°C. It's humid in Tamworth though temperatures are plesant, but hot in summer and cold in winter with a low chance of rain most of the year. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Tamworth, the hottest months are August, September and then June. 

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Arrival information

What is the main airport called?

Tamworth Airport (TMW) is a regional airport serving Tamworth, a city in the Australian state of New South Wales. The airport is located 10 km (6.2 miles) from the town centre.

Arriving in Tamworth

The friendly staff at Tamworth Regional Airport will greet you when you land. From there is easy to make the short trip Tamworth’s town centre. 

Getting into Tamworth from Tamworth Airport

Tamworth Airport is located 10km from the centre. Make the short trip into the city using the taxi services at the terminal or ride share options. Alternatively, rent a car from the hire services available at the airport.

Getting around Tamworth

Getting around Tamworth is easy with a range of transport options available within the region. These include the local Tamworth Buslines, ride share, taxi services and car hire options. During the Tamworth Country Music Festival, special bus routes operate between event venues. 

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Departure information

Fly from Cairns

Fly from Cairns. Once you’ve purchased your tickets from Cairns, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your upcoming trip.

What is the main airport called? 

Cairns Airport. Located 8km (5 miles) from the city centre, Cairns Airport (CNS) is an international airport in Far North Queensland. There are two terminals: Terminal 1 - international airport and Terminal 2 - domestic airport.

Baggage allowance

 Passengers on Qantas flights from Cairns are allocated checked baggage If you need more luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to departure.      

Checking in 

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Important information

* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, PayID or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days.  Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.

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