Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Darwin?

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Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Darwin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Darwin?

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Darwin (DRW), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Darwin. 3 airlines have flights to Darwin from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Darwin should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 6 flights from Sydney per day.

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Can I find cheaper flights to Darwin if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Darwin on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Darwin?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Darwin.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin?

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Darwin is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Darwin. One-way flights to Darwin typically cost $139, while return flights cost around $115.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Darwin?

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A return flight to Darwin will typically cost around $295, however they can be found for as little as $115.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Darwin depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Darwin, Cairns offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 40 minutes).

Question 8

Which airport is closest to Crocosaurus Cove?

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f being close to Crocosaurus Cove is important to you, you’ll want to land at Darwin Airport.

Question 9

Does Darwin have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Darwin can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 10

Are there hotels close to Darwin?

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Yes. Darwin has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Darwin Airport is the closest property to Darwin (0.0 km away from Darwin).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Darwin?

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

Question 12

How long is the flight to Darwin?

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On average, a flight from Sydney to Darwin takes 4 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Darwin from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability to Darwin

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The most flights from Sydney to Darwin are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Darwin?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Darwin are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Darwin ranges from 0.0 - 400.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 400.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Darwin when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Darwin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 17

What is good to know if travelling to Darwin?

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Things to do in DarwinDarwin Crocodile Farm is close to the city. It&#8217;s Australia&#8217;s largest crocodile farm with 36,000 animals. Snowy, the world&#8217;s largest albino crocodile in captivity, calls it home. After you&#8217;ve seen the crocs you could &#8230; eat one. There&#8217;s a kiosk at the farm that sells delicious burgers.Markets? Darwin has several; perfect places to pick up a souvenir or a snack. Nightcliff Market in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre is on Sundays between 8am and 2pm. The Rapid Creek Sunday Market is Darwin&#8217;s oldest market and operates every Sunday. The Parap Village Market (at Parap Village Shopping Precinct off Parap Road) is on every Saturday between 8am and 2pm. Most attractive of all, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets take place every Thursday and Sunday evening during the dry season (May to October). Bring your own tables, chairs and alcohol and sample cuisine from more than 20 countries. Entertainment is provided by the busking musicians, tarot card readers and street performers. Many people also fly to Darwin to take part in the Darwin festival which takes place in August.If you are planning on taking flights to Darwin during the dry season leave a night free to watch a movie. Deckchair Cinema is Darwin&#8217;s independent cinema and it takes place under the stars between April and November. Choose a seat from 250 deckchairs and 100 straight-backed seats. Bringing an extra cushion or two will make your evening even more comfortable.

Return from	$404
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