Flying from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
3 hours 47 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. Darwin is 1 hour behind Adelaide and is in the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Every week, there are 50 flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 06:05 Virgin Australia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ADL to DRW is 18:45 with Qantas.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, so getting to Darwin (and then seeing more of Australia!) is easy. Leading carriers traveling between ADL and DRW include:
If you want to break up your flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the ADL - DRW route are:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Alice Springs Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
When flying domestically within Australia, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from ADL to DRW, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
$94 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. Return flights start from $188. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ADL to DRW, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
August is the cheapest month for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ADL to DRW. There's no need to check every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The journey from central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ADL:
Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DRW instead:
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
From Darwin International Airport, Darwin is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Darwin. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Darwin, with the temperature ranging from 79ºF to 93ºF.
July sees average temperatures of between 64ºF and 88ºF. Look for cheap tickets from ADL to DRW around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Darwin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Darwin right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from ADL to DRW:
Mindil Beach and Crocosaurus Cove are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Darwin must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Crocodylus Park.
Complete your Darwin trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Darwin International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Darwin.
