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Often called the gateway to the Top End – Northern Territory region of Australia, Darwin is a combination of a bustling city and a laid back beach town. It is also home to some of the biggest crocodiles on the planet and a melting pot of cultures and culinary choices. Darwin has a dry season from April – September and a wet season from October – March. If you visit during the dry season, the temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius and humidity levels are relatively much lower than the rest of the year. This is a much better time to plan outdoor activities and explorations. If you visit during the late monsoon months from January – March, lush green landscapes, occasional afternoon thunderstorms, and fewer visitors are the highlights of that period. However from mid-October to late December, Darwin weather is extremely humid and most tourists find it a less pleasant time to visit.
Darwin flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares to Darwin found recently by users on momondo
Quickest
Cheapest
Jetstar
BNE
15:00
Brisbane airport
4h 10m
18:40
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
3h 50m
17:50
BNE
Brisbane airport
232 AUD
Jetstar
BNE
14:00
Brisbane airport
4h 10m
17:40
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
3h 35m
17:35
BNE
Brisbane airport
308 AUD
Jetstar
MEL
16:00
Melbourne & other airports airport
4h 20m
18:50
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
14:30
Darwin airport
4h 10m
20:10
MEL
Melbourne & other airports airport
321 AUD
Tigerair Australia
BNE
14:00
Brisbane airport
4h 20m
17:50
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
3h 35m
17:35
BNE
Brisbane airport
328 AUD
Virgin Australia
MEL
14:00
Melbourne & other airports airport
4h 30m
18:00
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
4h 15m
18:15
MEL
Melbourne & other airports airport
328 AUD
Jetstar
SYD
15:00
Sydney Kingsford Smith airport
4h 30m
18:00
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
4h 20m
19:20
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith airport
329 AUD
Qantas Airways
CNS
15:00
Cairns airport
2h 35m
17:05
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
14:30
Darwin airport
3h 45m
1 Stop
18:45
CNS
Cairns airport
585 AUD
Jetstar
ADL
15:30
Adelaide airport
3h 40m
18:10
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
14:30
Darwin airport
3h 40m
19:10
ADL
Adelaide airport
342 AUD
Jetstar
ADL
15:30
Adelaide airport
3h 40m
18:10
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
14:30
Darwin airport
3h 40m
19:10
ADL
Adelaide airport
352 AUD
Qantas Airways
PER
12:00
Perth airport
3h 30m
17:00
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
3h 55m
15:55
PER
Perth airport
487 AUD
Virgin Australia
PER
12:00
Perth airport
3h 35m
17:05
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
3h 55m
15:55
PER
Perth airport
463 AUD
Virgin Australia
PER
12:00
Perth airport
3h 35m
17:05
DRW
Darwin airport
DRW
13:30
Darwin airport
4h 00m
16:00
PER
Perth airport
380 AUD
Which airlines fly to Darwin?
Direct domestic flights from various Australian cities to Darwin are available through Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, Fly Tiwi, Virgin Australia, Air North and Tigerair. Other airlines that also fly to Darwin include Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Philippine Airlines and Indonesia Air Asia.
How to get from the airport to Darwin city centre?
Below you will find all the airports in Darwin along with the distance from the city centre
Darwin
5 km from city centre
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Darwin International Airport is located in Eaton, 13 kilometres from the Darwin Central Business District (CBD). There are several options to travel from DRW to the Downtown Darwin.
Taxis
Several companies operate meter-based taxis right outside the terminal. You can expect to pay between $25.00 AUD – $30.00 AUD plus a $3.00 AUD surcharge for a trip from the airport to Darwin CBD district.
Shuttle Buses
Darwin City Airport Shuttle Service provides a 24 X 7 service from the airport to all city hotels and accommodations in Darwin CBD. You can pre-book this service via email bookings@darwinshuttleservices.com.au or by calling on 08 8947 3979. Prices start at $18.00 AUD for a one-way ride.
Buses / Charter
If you are travelling as a large group, Several companies such as Buslink, Coach Charters Australia, Grand Touring Coaches and Greyhound Australia provide a private bus or coach charter service from the airport to Darwin CBD.
Car Rental
The car rental counters are located at the Arrivals hall on the ground floor. You can also look for some great deals on car rentals with momondo.
How to get around in Darwin?
You can get around Darwin city by renting your own vehicle or by using the coach services, public buses, or taxis. Buses operate 7 days a week and bus interchanges are located in Darwin City, Casuarina and Palmerston. You can use one of the major coach companies to travel between the urban and regional centres om comfortable air conditioned coaches. Routes, fares, and schedules vary by each operator and is best confirmed at the respective companies’ websites or with the visitor information centres. Taxis can be booked online or by phone or they can be hailed directly on the street. Flag Fall is typically at $4.40 AUD and subsequent rate is $1.54 AUD per kilometre with a waiting charge of $0.92 AUD per minute. However these rates may vary for different taxi companies. With a flat terrain and several bike paths, cycling is also a popular mode of transit in Darwin.
What are the visa and passport requirements when flying to Darwin?
No visa is required for domestic travellers within Australia. For foreign nationals, please check the Australian Government Immigration website.
Quick facts about Darwin
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Local time
Currency
Australian Dollar
Beer
Pint of beer
3.02 AUD
Food
Inexpensive restaurant
22 AUD
Public transport
One-way ticket
3.00 AUD
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Things to do and places of interest in Darwin
- Discover the incredible variety of wildlife in the Top End at the Territory Wildlife Park, a 45 minute drive from Darwin. A train runs between the attractions, which include a walk-through aviary, nocturnal house, goose lagoon, aquarium, billabong and monsoon forest walk. The Flight Deck bird show is a highlight.
- Book a 2.5 hours cruise on the May River Wetlands, which is home to the world’s largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles.
- Make a day trip to Litchfield National Park to explore the rich greenery of Litchfield, see towering termite mounds and take a boat ride on the Adelaide River to spot huge crocodiles.
- Join a 2 hour interpretive tour on the lands of Limilngan and Wulna, 45 minutes from Darwin through the Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours. You can learn about bush tucker and traditional medicine, try blowing a didgeridoo, play the clapsticks, throw a spear and see basket and dilly bag making demonstrations.
- Learn of Darwin’s important role in the dark days of World War II when you visit the Darwin Military Museum.
- Go fishing at the Darwin Harbour or one of the many local rivers and estuaries or snorkel at the Berry Springs Nature Park.
- Visit the Mindil Beach Sunset Market and which hosts street performers, musicians, craft stalls, and a large collection of international food stalls.
- Watch live crocodiles or dare to cage swim with them at the Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin.
- Plan a picnic in the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
Tips and tricks for visiting Darwin
Darwin has more restaurants per head (of the population) than any other Australian city so there are plenty of options to enjoy a drink or a meal. Try some of the restaurants or cafes around Darwin Wharf Precinct, Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Cullen Bay Marina or the Nightcliff Jetty.
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