Flights from Brisbane to Darwin

Travel Restrictions Between Brisbane and Darwin

Travelling domestically has changed due to the evolving situation with COVID-19. Before you take off on a flight from Brisbane to Darwin, it's important to understand if there are any potential border restrictions, airline regulations or additional quarantine requirements set by the Northern Territory Government on travellers from Brisbane. To find more information regarding domestic travel restrictions, visit our COVID-19 Travel Hub.

Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW) Airport Information

Departing from Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is one of Queensland's busiest airports. Located only 22km from the Brisbane CBD, it is easily accessed by private car, rideshare, taxi, bus, or train service.

If you’re a budget traveller, or are simply looking for a more affordable transport option, the cheapest way to get to Brisbane Airport is by bus. Routes 569 and 590 run from the Central Business District to the airport every day. If you want a faster option, you can book a direct airport transfer shuttle from your hotel, however, this will be more expensive.

The trip to Brisbane airport from the CBD is quite car-friendly, and only takes around 20-minutes, traffic depending.

At Brisbane Airport, there are a number of parking options available:

Park Long: If you’re planning on leaving your car at the airport for longer than an hour, choose this option. The bays are close to both the domestic terminals and check-in counters

Park Premium: If you wish to pay extra (for a bit of convenience), upgrade your parking to the premium option. Located on level 3 of the P1 Domestic car park, you’ll have exclusive access to express entry and exit ramps.

Park Valet: Another premium parking service offered by the airport for those who don’t want to waste time in the airport carpark. All you need to do is park your car in the valet area and one of the attendants will take care of the rest.

If you’re travelling with checked luggage, we recommend that you arrive at Brisbane Airport at least 60 minutes prior to your flight time. Check-ins are at least 45 minutes prior to departure for most airlines, and waiting times in queues can be unpredictable and long. Getting to the airport early should give you enough spare time to have a bite to eat on your way to the departure gate without feeling rushed.
 

Arriving at Darwin Airport (DRW)

Darwin Airport (DRW) is located 12km from the city centre and is easily accessible by car, rideshare, taxi, or bus. A taxi ride from the city centre to Darwin Airport should cost around AUD 25-30, and you’ll also have to pay a AUD 3 exit toll.

Once you arrive at Darwin Airport, you’ll be able to grab something to eat and drink before you head downstairs to the baggage reclaim area.

You can find car hire kiosks in this area, as well as ATM’s and eateries. Taxi ranks are located near the short-stay car park outside of the terminal.

Want to get a set of wheels at the airport for your stay in Darwin? Compare and book a rental car from Darwin Airport with Webjet.

Book Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Darwin

Darwin is Australia's only tropical capital city and is close to exotic destinations including East Timor and Bali.

In just four hours you can fly from Brisbane to one of the Northern Territory's most exciting destinations. Qantas and Virgin Australia offer direct Brisbane to Darwin flights, while Jetstar operates connecting routes via Sydney and Melbourne. Choose from several cheap flights a week and find the route that best suits your budget and schedule.

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The Cheapest Time to Fly to Darwin from Brisbane

When flying from Brisbane to Darwin, the time of year and day of the week that you fly often plays a significant role in the price of a ticket. Hot tip: you can save money and find the cheapest flight deal by searching for a flight in the afternoon late in the week (when the fewest people tend to be looking and when airlines are looking to offload excess tickets).

Flying from Brisbane to Darwin in the middle of the week will typically result in slightly higher prices than early-week or weekend flight. Also, flights that take off in the afternoon are often more expensive, given the demand for these seats.

However, booking a flight at a time that works for you doesn’t mean you can’t still get a great deal. With a number of flights available weekly from Brisbane to Darwin, there’s are many affordable tickets on offer throughout the year. Compare and book your flights with Webjet to score the best deals available from Virgin Australia, or cheap tickets from Qantas.

The Cost of Accomodation When Visiting Darwin from Brisbane 

When you book Brisbane to Darwin flights through Webjet, you can also use Webjet to book your hotel in Darwin. While there are some high-end hotel options available, the average price of a hotel in the city centre for two is around $150 AUD per night.

Things to Do in Darwin

• Go on a sunset cruise. The boats depart from Stokes Hill Wharf every day at around 5:00 p.m. The ride usually lasts for three hours and includes drinks and canapes.
• Watch a film under the stars. Deckchair Cinema hosts art house and mainstream movie screenings on the weekends at 7:30pm. Local eateries ranging from Thai to crepes operate pop-up food stalls, and the cinema bar switches up its craft beer options every month.
• Head to Nightcliff and soak up Darwin's beachside beauty and food van scene. There's also plenty of weekend markets and trendy cafes to check out as well as the Nightcliff Pool.
• Hire a car and drive to Berry Springs Nature Park before you head home on your flights from Darwin to Brisbane. You can spend the day snorkelling in the waterholes, barbecuing or visiting the nearby mango farm.

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