Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns

Discover the Great Barrier Reef from above on a 40-minute scenic flight. Enjoy breathtaking views and expert commentary. Book your aerial adventure now.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • GSL Aviation - Starting point
  • Great Barrier Reef - Bird’s eye view of Great Barrier Reef
  • Green Island - Aerial views of Green Island
What's Included
  • Guaranteed window seats
  • In-flight commentary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Cairns city centre area
  • 40-minute high wing aircraft scenic flight
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Cairns city center area (eg, Palmcove, Yorkeys Knob)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a 40-minute scenic flight over the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in our top-wing plane. Enjoy sights of Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island, and Palm Cove. Once you’ve experienced the beauty of the Reef, you’ll journey back to the mainland, catching glimpses of the North Queensland shoreline. Comfortable window…

Location
GSL Aviation - Cairns
Royal Flying Doctor Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan
May 23, 2025
Reef flight - Great experience. Felt comfortable with the pilot Spencer. Saw lots of reefs and green island from the air. Wonderful views
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Kelly
May 21, 2025
Beautiful flight over the Great Barrier Reef. - We loved this excursion after snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef 2 days earlier. Such a different perspective. The different colors of water and the different coral. We flew over Green Island then to a few different reefs. I would highly recommend.
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John_m
May 17, 2025
Loved it !! Daughter was smiling the whole time - Carola was great and made us feel comfortable with her big smile and telling all about the area - views were amazing
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Ashley_c
Apr 29, 2025
I loved the lower key... - I loved the lower key option. You can do Ocean Free or Ocean Freedom. Ocean Free is a large sail boat. Less people which we enjoyed. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Food is fantastic. You snorkel or scuba dive once you get to Green Island. Then you are shuttled to the Island to explore for an hour or so. Then back to boat if you booked a second dive.
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Logane
Apr 27, 2025
Go ahead. - I absolutely recommend Probably one of the best memories of my life. The view was beautiful and impossible not to take full eyes Do not hesitate and go for it
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Sharon_w
Apr 25, 2025
I thought the trip was... - I thought the trip was great value for money, 40 minutes flying over the reef with a pilot who gave a good commentary with explanations of what we were seeing and what to look out for. Pick up point could have been a bit more precise with a better explanation, but when I sent a message it was replied to very quickly so I found the pick up on time.
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Clogsandsari
Apr 14, 2025
Great way to see the Reef from the air - Our pilot Chris provided a great flight over the reef with information and views . As a first time visitor to Australia with limited time to explore it was a great way to see the reef , green island and generally understand the local scenery with informed knowledge . Loved it !
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Tour829674
Apr 12, 2025
Can't beat seeing the Great Barrier Reef from the air! - This was such an amazing experience! Very easy & convenient. Friendly & helpful staff. I think seeing the Great Barrier Reef from the air is a must to really understand the beauty & vastness of it. Highly recommend!
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Carl_t
Apr 12, 2025
Absolutely outstanding... - Absolutely outstanding experience. We had a brilliant time. All the staff couldn’t of been more friendly or helpful.
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Vincent_w
Apr 3, 2025
Fantastic Trip - The booking and communication was first class. The trip itself was exhilarating, exiting and awesome, inspiring and the highlight of our holiday.
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From $169
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).