Flights from Adelaide to Darwin

Airport Information Between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Darwin Airport (DRW)

Departing Adelaide Airport (ADL)

The largest airport in South Australia, Adelaide Airport (ADL) has a single terminal for all domestic and international flights. The major domestic routes from Adelaide airport include direct flights to 12 domestic locations, including all major Australian capital cities and popular holiday destinations like the Gold Coast and Cairns.

If you’re driving to Adelaide Airport and plan to leave your car there for the duration of your stay in Darwin, note that there are two different parking options:

• Undercover Terminal Car Park: Spaces cost $84 AUD for three days and $132 AUD for a week with a two to four minute walk to the terminal building, making it a convenient option.
• Outdoor Parking: For passengers that want to save some money, you’ll be able to park your car in the outdoor lot for AUD $54 for three days and AUD  $78 for a week. The walk to the terminal in less than 10 minutes or catch the free car park shuttle. 

Arriving at Darwin Airport (DRW)

Your flight from Adelaide will take you around 3h 50 min when flying direct to Darwin.

There’s one single terminal at Darwin Airport (DRW) for both domestic and international arrivals. Darwin CBD is around 13 kilometres from Darwin Airport or a short 15-minute drive.

Commute options include taxi, rideshare, shuttle bus, Buslink, coach and charter services and even car hire. A taxi ride will cost approximately $30 AUD with an additional $4 AUD exit toll which is payable by the passenger. Whilst the Darwin CBD shuttle bus which operates 7 days a week between 8am to 7pm and 8pm to 7am will cost $15 for a single adult or $40 for a family of four.

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Travel Restrictions for Adelaide to Darwin Flights

Travelling domestically has changed due to the evolving situation with COVID-19. Before you take off on a flight from Adelaide to Darwin, it's crucial to know whether there are any potential restrictions, additional quarantine requirements, or airline regulations set by the South Australian government on domestic travel to Darwin.

To find more information regarding domestic travel restrictions, visit our COVID-19 Travel Hub.

Things to Do in Darwin

Explore the beauty and vibrancy of the top end with all these great activities Darwin has to offer:

• Head to Stokes Hill Wharf and experience the beauty of the Darwin Harbour sunset with the best seat in the house of the many catamarans (the price also includes complimentary drinks and canapes) or enjoy the sunset with amazing views from the eateries along the water.
• Visit the Nightcliff Markets along the Nightcliff foreshore ideal for a lazy Sunday meander or a great activity for the whole family. You'll find delicious food stalls, fresh coffee, free entertainment and much more!
• Hire a car for the day and drive to the Berry Springs Nature Park – spend the day swimming in the water holes and you could even have a barbecue for lunch with the shaded picnic and barbeque areas.
• The beautiful Litchfield National Park also makes a great day trip, only a 1.5 hr drive from Darwin city. Cool off with the many swimming holes under waterfalls and explore all the natural beauty with bushwalking tracks.
• Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. You'll be able to see Aboriginal art, the Cyclone Tracy exhibit and see a five-metre crocodile captured in 1979 called Sweetheart.

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