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DRW Darwin International Airport

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Darwin International Airport (DRW) serves Darwin, about 6 km northeast of Darwin. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADRW
ICAOYPDN
ServesDarwin
From centre6 km
Non-stop20
Airlines14
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation31 m

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The airport in numbers

Darwin International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Darwin International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.1M in 2014.

Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.1M
in 2014
Elevation
31 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Royal Australian Air Force
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Darwin International Airport to Darwin

The airport is about 6 km northeast of Darwin, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$16–A$25.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 minA$16–A$25
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Darwin International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$16–A$25 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Darwin ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Darwin International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 20 destinations, operated by 14 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Qantas · Trans Mediterranean Airlines · Jetstar Airways · Virgin Australia · Philippine Airlines · American Airlines · Emirates · Jetstar Asia Airways · SilkAir · Indonesia AirAsia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Darwin International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Darwin International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Darwin shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Darwin International Airport to the centre of Darwin?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 6 km northeast of Darwin, about 19 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Darwin International Airport to Darwin?
Roughly A$16–A$25 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Darwin International Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Darwin International Airport to Darwin?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Darwin International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Darwin International Airport?
About 20 destinations, including Brisbane, Singapore, Sydney, Gove. 14 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Darwin International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Darwin International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Darwin International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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