Cairns has separate international and domestic terminals connected by a 10-minute bus ride. International connections require security recheck and immigration clearance (45-minute minimum recommended), while domestic connections need only security recheck (30-minute minimum). Average security wait is 10 minutes; walking distance within terminal is 450 meters.

["International-to-domestic connections require immigration clearance and security recheck, adding 30-45 minutes to connection time","Separate terminals connected only by bus (no walkway or train option), requiring passengers to exit secure area and rejoin queue","Limited jetlag recovery facilities: no sleep pods, quiet zones, or spa services at the airport"]

Escape Lounge in Terminal 1 International offers showers (the best jetlag recovery amenity available) and is accessible via DragonPass, Lounge Key, or Priority Pass depending on your credit card issuer. Virgin Australia Lounge in the Domestic Terminal also has showers but no user reviews yet. Neither offers sleep pods or spa facilities, limiting jetlag relief options.