JCU Arrival Service

JCU provides a free airport arrival service for new international students arriving in Cairns and Townsville at the beginning of each semester/trimester.

The arrival service runs during peak commencement periods. You will be met on arrival and transported to your pre-arranged accommodation. You will also be provided with important information to help you settle into your new city. The free airport arrival service dates for 2024 are as below.

Study Period/Trimester	Arrival Service Dates
Trimester 1, 2024	15 - 28 January
Study Period 1, 2024	5 - 18 February
Study Period 82, 2024	26 February - 10 March
Trimester 2, 2024	6 - 19 May
Study Period 2, 2024	8 - 21 July
Study Period 85, 2024	26 August - 8 September
Trimester 3, 2024	2 - 15 September
New HDR Students	Available all year round

Please note that we require three business days notice of your booking.

Arrival Service Booking Form

Before travelling

If you are a Townsville Campus student and your flight arrives at the Cairns International Airport, you need to make your own travel arrangements between Cairns and Townsville.

Qantas, Virgin Australia, Greyhound Australia and Queensland Rail offer transport between Cairns and Townsville.

As the services transports you to your accommodation, ensure you have arranged your temporary or permanent accommodation before booking an Arrival Service.

Students staying in one of JCU’s Halls of Residence, should ensure they advise the hall of their expected arrival time once their travel arrangements are confirmed.

On arrival at JCU

Once you arrive at the Cairns or Townsville Campus you will need to check-in at JCU's Student Centre (Building A1 in Cairns and Building 134 in Townsville).