Darwin – the capital of the Northern Territory of Australia – overlooks the Timor Sea, and is located closer to Jakarta than it is to Sydney.
The most convenient route to Darwin is by air to Darwin International Airport (DRW), located about 12km (7.4mi) northeast of Darwin city centre.
We answer the most commonly asked questions (FAQs) about how to get to Darwin.
The following are the most convenient flights to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
Within Australia: Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar operate daily nonstop flights to Darwin.
Adelaide to Darwin is 3 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Brisbane to Darwin is 4 hrs 10 min, direct flight
Sydney to Darwin is 4 hr 35 min, direct flight
Melbourne to Darwin is 4 hrs 15 min, direct flight
Perth to Darwin is 3 hrs 30 min, direct flight
Canberra to Darwin is 6 hr 45 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas operate the most convenient daily flights to Darwin.
Singapore to Darwin is 4 hrs 35 min, direct flight
From China: Singapore Airlines, Silkair, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Darwin.
Shenzhen to Darwin is 6 hrs, direct flight
Beijing to Darwin is 10 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Hong Kong to Darwin is 10 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Shanghai to Darwin is 10 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer the most convenient daily flights to Darwin.
Auckland to Darwin is 8 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
From United Kingdom: Singapore Airlines, Silkair and Qantas offer the most convenient daily flights to Darwin.
London to Darwin is 18 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Manchester to Darwin is 18 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
From France: Air France, Singapore Airlines and Silkair offer the most convenient daily flights to Darwin.
Paris to Darwin is 19 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
From Germany: Singapore Airlines, Silkair, Etihad, Emirates, Lufthansa and Scoot Tigerair offer the most convenient flights to Darwin.
Berlin to Darwin is 19 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Darwin is 19 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Frankfurt to Darwin is 18 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Darwin is 20 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Munich to Darwin is 18 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From United States: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Darwin.
Atlanta to Darwin is 26 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Darwin is 26 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Darwin is 26 hrs 16 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Darwin is 24 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Darwin is 24 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Darwin is 20 hrs 45 min, direct flight
San Francisco to Darwin is 22 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Darwin.
Toronto to Darwin is 25 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Darwin is 26 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Darwin is 20 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes layover time.)
Darwin International Airport (DRW) is located about 12km (7.4mi) northeast of the city centre.
A shuttle bus operates on demand from the airport to Darwin city centre, taking 14 minutes. Taxis and hire cars are also available from the terminal.
UK, USA and Canadian nationals must have a passport valid for intended period of stay. A visa is required, except for those with Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). New Zealand citizens are granted a Special Category Visa on arrival.
Apart from walking, Darwin has an extensive public bus system. Taxis are aslo available.
Latest update: How to get to Darwin: 12 September, 2025
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