How to find cheap flights to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Currently, Rs84,555 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Darwin International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to DRW for Rs207,782.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to DRW rises or falls.
Score a bargain on tickets to Darwin, where Darwin International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider range of flight options.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Darwin. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Darwin International Airport that have one stop or more. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Darwin
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Darwin is typically May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to DRW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Darwin at its liveliest, lock in your flights to DRW for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons usually means more things to do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Darwin are generally more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. November is the warmest time of year in Darwin, with averages of between 26ºC and 34ºC.
Ranging from 18ºC to 31ºC, July is when temperatures are at their lowest.
June is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Darwin.
Expect the heaviest showers in January, which gets around 26 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Darwin International Airport, these major airlines make getting to Darwin easy:
Think about booking your DRW plane ticket with Qantas. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 77% of flights into this hub arriving when expected.
When you arrive at DRW, you'll be in the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to DRW? These hotels near Darwin International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
You can book a car hire in DRW with leading providers like Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast. Buckle up and get ready to explore Darwin and beyond.
Darwin International Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This figure is a measure of how reliably flights from DRW arrive without running late.
Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Getting to central Darwin from Darwin International Airport (DRW)
DRW is located about 13 kilometres from central Darwin.
Once you've touched down from your flight to DRW, the drive to the centre takes around 15 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Darwin, book a room at one of these popular hotels:
Darwin highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Darwin:
Mindil Beach: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Gardens Park: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Darwin. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Mindil Beach Park: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Darwin experience.
How to get to Palmerston from Darwin International Airport (DRW)
DRW serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Palmerston, which is about 16 kilometres away. The best way to get into town will depend on the time of day, so check before you go.
Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Humpty Doo
Humpty Doo is located around 31 kilometres from Darwin International Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Going there by car takes roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
Another city in Australia that has plenty going for it is Leanyer. From Darwin, it's around 6 kilometres north-east and serves up highlights like Parkside Park and Savannah Park. Swing by The Rat Den too.
Roughly 31 kilometres south-east of Darwin, Humpty Doo is worth going out of your way for. A few great reasons to visit include Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Howard Springs Nature Park and Jenny's Orchid Garden.
