Non-stop flights to Darwin (DRW)
Darwin International Airport is a medium sized airport in Australia. It is an international airport. In total there are 23 airports around the world that have direct flights to Darwin, spread around 23 cities in 5 countries. Currently, there are 18 domestic flights to Darwin.
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All direct flights to Darwin Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Darwin Best time to visit Darwin Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 423 flights arriving at Darwin Airport, which are 98 flights per week or 14 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Darwin are routes from Brisbane (BNE) in Australia and Melbourne (MEL), also in Australia. These two routes together are operated 82 times this month, and make up for 19% of all monthly arrivals at Darwin International Airport.
The longest flight to Darwin DRW is departing from Guangzhou (CAN). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 2,743 miles (4,414 km).
List of all direct flights to Darwin
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Darwin, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Darwin.
Airlines flying to Darwin
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Darwin. Most flights to Darwin are operated by Airnorth, as they connect 11 airports to DRW. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all DRW flights:
What is the best time to visit Darwin?
🌴 Tropical
Darwin is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Darwin is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Darwin
There are 5 airports that have flights to Darwin in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to DRW are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Darwin
The only intercontinental flights to Darwin International Airport (DRW) are from China and South-Eastern Asia, as of March 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia or Central Asia.
Non-stop flights from China to Darwin
China Southern is currently the only airline flying non-stop from China to Darwin. They fly seasonal from Guangzhou (CAN).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Darwin
Qantas (Oneworld): year-round flights from Singapore (SIN) and Dili (DIL).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Singapore (SIN).
Airnorth: year-round flights from Dili (DIL).
AirAsia: seasonal flights from Denpasar (DPS).
Jetstar: year-round flights from Denpasar (DPS).
AirAsia: seasonal flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
International flights to Darwin
Flights from China to Darwin
Guangzhou is the only city in China with direct flights to Darwin. From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from China
Flights from Indonesia to Darwin
In Indonesia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Darwin is Denpasar. From Denpasar, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Jetstar.
All flights from Indonesia
Flights from Malaysia to Darwin
There is 1 airport in Malaysia that has a direct connection to Darwin, which is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by AirAsia. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
All flights from Malaysia
Flights from Singapore to Darwin
In Singapore, the only airport that has a direct connection to Darwin is Singapore. From Singapore, you can fly non-stop with Qantas (Oneworld) or Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Singapore
Flights from Timor-Leste to Darwin
Dili is the only city in Timor-Leste with direct flights to Darwin. From Dili, you can fly non-stop with Airnorth or Qantas (Oneworld).
All flights from Timor-Leste
Domestic flights to Darwin
Flights from Australia to Darwin
There are lots of domestic flights to Darwin (DRW). 18 airports in Australia have direct flights to the airport.
From Adelaide, you can fly non-stop with Jetstar or Qantas (Oneworld).
From Alice Springs, the only airline with direct flights is Qantas (Oneworld).
From Brisbane, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
From Broome, the only airline with direct flights is Airnorth.
From Cairns, direct flights are offered by Qantas (Oneworld).
From Elcho Island, you can fly non-stop to Darwin with Airnorth.
From Gold Coast, direct flights are offered by Jetstar. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
From Gove, Groote Eylandt, Katherine, Kununurra, Maningrida and McArthur River Mine, all direct flights to Darwin are operated by Airnorth.
From Melbourne, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
From Milingimbi Island, you can fly non-stop to Darwin with Airnorth.
From Perth, you can fly non-stop with Qantas (Oneworld) or Virgin Australia.
From Sydney, direct flights are offered by Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld) and Virgin Australia.
From Townsville, you can fly non-stop to Darwin with Airnorth.
All flights from Australia
Alternative airports near Darwin
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Darwin (DRW) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Darwin?
There is 1 airport in Darwin: Darwin International Airport (DRW).
What is the best airport to fly into Darwin?
The most convenient airport to fly into Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW).
How many airlines fly to Darwin?
There are 8 airlines flying to Darwin from 23 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Darwin?
Airnorth, Qantas and Jetstar operate most flights to Darwin. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Darwin?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Darwin.
How many nonstop flights are there to Darwin?
There are roughly 423 flights arriving at Darwin every month (or 98 flights each week), from a total of 23 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Darwin Airport?
The official name of Darwin Airport is Darwin International Airport.
What is the airport code of Darwin Airport?
The airport code of Darwin Airport is DRW.
What are the most popular flights to Darwin?
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are the 3 most popular routes to Darwin. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Darwin, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Darwin?
| Brisbane to Darwin | 3h 50m |
| Melbourne to Darwin | 4h 15m |
| Sydney to Darwin | 4h 30m |
| Adelaide to Darwin | 3h 45m |
| Perth to Darwin | 3h 45m |
