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Stockton has one main airport, Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).

A flight to Stockton means hitting the tarmac at CNS. Get off the plane, pick up your bags and you'll be 80 kilometres from the downtown area.

There are 14 air carriers that fly to Stockton from 33 airports around the world.

Stockton receives the largest number of flights from The Flying Kangaroo, Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia with The Flying Kangaroo being the favourite choice of airline. Brisbane is the most popular city for passengers to depart from.

With around 404 direct flights operating every week, you'll be hitting the tarmac in Stockton before you can ask, "Are we there yet?"

Travellers often depart from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne airports when going to Stockton.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Brisbane to Stockton, the average flight time is 2 hours and 21 minutes. From Sydney it takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes, and from Melbourne it's 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Don't leave locking in your flight to Stockton until the very last minute. That's one move seasoned jet-setters use to get the best deals. Booking well in advance means more choices and less expensive flights. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has a few airports, you may be able to score a great price by flying into one a little farther out. And finally, don't forget that it's first in, best dressed. Familiarize yourself with airfare costs and have your credit card ready to reserve your seat as soon as you see a great bargain. The sweetest deals never last long.

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you prepare well enough. Take a peek at these essential travel tips that will help get your Stockton escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to pack ahead. So, let's start with the essentials: passport, travel documents, bank cards and vital medications. Next, bring items that'll help keep you occupied, like some electronic gadgets or a juicy novel. It's also a wise idea to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Finally, don't forget to toss in toiletry items like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a spare change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) lurking in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive products, such as bleach and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your main aim is to feel as comfortable as you can. Choose shoes that are easy to slip on and off, dress in loose, natural fibers and remember to bring a jacket in case it gets cold in the cabin.
• Caused by prolonged periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clotting condition that can affect some passengers during long-distance flights. Lower your risks by drinking water, keeping your legs and feet moving and wearing compression socks or tights.

It's all about being organized. We've compiled some tips and tricks for a speedy trip through security. Watch out Stockton, here you come:

• Be sure to have your passport and boarding pass handy. They're the first things you'll be asked to show at airport security.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like coins, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn arrives.
• Your electronic devices like phones and laptops will also have to go on a tray to be scanned. Don't worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
• Don't forget to remove gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
• It's also possible you'll be asked to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a good idea.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) can't be taken on board. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them in your checked baggage.