Darwin International Airport (DRW)


Darwin International Airport is located 13 kilometres from the Darwin CBD. Darwin Airport is open all day, everyday, and serves close to 2 million passengers a year.

Darwin International Airport consists of one terminal that services all domestic and international flights.

Transport to Darwin International Airport

Transportation to and from Darwin Airport is easy with access to car hire, taxis and shuttle buses.

Hire Cars at Darwin Airport

At Darwin Airport, car hire can be booked prior to arrival or on arrival. Car hire counters are located at the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor. The following car rental providers have counters at Darwin Airport:

Taxis at Darwin Airport

Taxi ranks are located directly in front of the terminal. Journeys from the airport to the city take at least 15 minutes.

Buses at Darwin Airport

Darwin Airport Shuttle operate shuttle services between the airport and the city. Shuttles are scheduled to meet all flights into Darwin and are located at the front of Darwin Airport. Book in advance or when you arrive at the Darwin Airport Shuttle desk located opposite the luggage carousels.

If you are travelling in a group, hiring a chartered bus or coach to travel from the airport to your accommodation destination maybe a better idea.

Darwin Airport Accommodation

Accommodation options close to Darwin Airport are the Darwin Airport Resort and the Darwin Airport Inn. The Darwin Airport Resort and the Darwin Airport Inn are located 300 metres from the airport and provide excellent facilities and services.

Just 13 kilometres away in Darwin, however, are even more accommodation options ranging from the budget friendly to 5 star resorts.

Parking at Darwin Airport

Darwin Airport's car park is located directly in front of the terminal and is open all day, everyday. Short term and long term parking is available in the same car park.