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
If you are going to make your own way to the meeting point, please make sure to be on time for check-in 30 minutes prior to your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Madeleine_t
Oct 26, 2025
Don’t miss this wonderful Great Barrier Reef ride!!! - Amazing ride of a lifetime!!! Best way to view the Great Barrier Reef!!! Very reasonable price for a full 40 mins ride!
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Barbara_k
Oct 25, 2025
Great experience!!! - We were very lucky to have optimal weather conditions - Ben our pilot was also delighted. Ben showed us a lot of beautiful things, commented everything interestingly and above all flew us gently and safely. With GLS everything worked out fine - booking, communication, pick-up etc. This experience is highly recommended.
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Happysailing2012
Oct 25, 2025
The best of both worlds - Amazing day! Staff were plentiful & awesome! Gear was excellent as was Buffet lunch which was delicious. Highly recommend this tour & experience for couples & families
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Dianne_t
Oct 15, 2025
Awesome - Ethan is an excellent pilot. Great overview of the reef and cairns area. Would highly recommend Wonderful
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Lesly_k
Oct 3, 2025
It was beautiful flying... - It was beautiful flying over the reef. I was concerned about motion sickness because I get motion sickness very easy, but the flight was smooth and the pilot was great. I personally never felt sick at all.
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Yunsum_l
Nov 3, 2025
Great view of Green... - Great view of Green Island & Arlington Reef. The crews are knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience.
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Melissa_b
Oct 27, 2025
Enjoyable - Flight was good, we were lucky enough to see some turtles, the water was so clear and we had a great pilot.
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Margaret
Oct 26, 2025
Great time - Great pilot and terrific views. Every part went smoothly and to time. Would have liked to have more commentary and opportunity to ask questions
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William_s
Oct 30, 2025
Ok tour sit on left said of plane - The tour overall was OK. The driver and the timing of the pick up was excellent, Ben the pilot flew very well, but is a little cold as a person, felt like it was a job and you were just there was matter of fact and not really very friendly. The overall flight was incredible seeing the great barrier reef, but please sit on the left side of the plane. No one tells you that and the right side you see the outskirts and some of the reef but the left side you see all of it because the plane circles that way around it. Overall, it was great seeing the reef, but I think this is probably overpriced.
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William_s
Oct 7, 2025
Seek alternatives. - Headsets in our Cessna plane were poor quality- could not hear everything the pilot was saying. In addition he was operating with no ground crew and seened to be in a rush.
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From $168
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).