Non-stop flights to Elcho Island (ELC)
Elcho Island Airport is a small airport in Australia. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Elcho Island.
Elcho Island is mainly known for beaches.
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All direct flights to Elcho Island Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Elcho Island Best time to visit Elcho Island Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 26 flights arriving at Elcho Island Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Elcho Island are routes from Darwin (DRW) in Australia and Maningrida (MNG), also in Australia. These two routes together are operated 26 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Elcho Island Airport.
The longest flight to Elcho Island ELC is departing from Darwin (DRW). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 317 miles (510 km).
List of all direct flights to Elcho Island
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Elcho Island, 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 Elcho Island.
Airlines flying to Elcho Island
The only airline that flies to Elcho Island is Airnorth.
What is the best time to visit Elcho Island?
🌴 Tropical
Elcho Island 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 Elcho Island 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.
International flights to Elcho Island
Currently there are no international flights to Elcho Island. The only flights to Elcho Island are domestic flights within Australia. To get to Elcho Island from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Darwin or Maningrida.
Domestic flights to Elcho Island
Flights from Australia to Elcho Island
There are 2 airports in Australia that have non-stop domestic flights to Elcho Island.
From Darwin and Maningrida, you can fly with Airnorth.
All flights from Australia
Alternative airports near Elcho Island
Flying to an alternative airport near Elcho Island could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Elcho Island (ELC) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Milingimbi Island (MGT) and Gove (GOV).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Elcho Island?
There are 2 airports in Elcho Island: Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Milingimbi Airport (MGT).
What is the best airport to fly into Elcho Island?
The most convenient airport to fly into Elcho Island is Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
How many airlines fly to Elcho Island?
There is 1 airline flying to Elcho Island, which is Airnorth, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Elcho Island?
Airnorth is the only airline flying to Elcho Island.
Which alliances are flying to Elcho Island?
There are no alliances flying to Elcho Island at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Elcho Island?
There are roughly 26 flights arriving at Elcho Island every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Australia.
What is the official name of Elcho Island Airport?
The official name of Elcho Island Airport is Elcho Island Airport.
What is the airport code of Elcho Island Airport?
The airport code of Elcho Island Airport is ELC.
What are the most popular flights to Elcho Island?
Darwin and Maningrida are the only airports with flights to Elcho Island.
How long is the flight to Elcho Island?
| Darwin to Elcho Island | 1h 20m |
| Maningrida to Elcho Island | 40m |
