Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Darwin Airport (DRW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Darwin is UTC+9:30, which is 30 minutes behind Brisbane.
Choose from 22 weekly Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BNE to DRW flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport, so jetting off to Darwin (and then visiting more of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qantas.
Virgin Australia stands out as the most punctual carrier for BNE to DRW flights, with 81.97% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport. These are the top stopovers between BNE and DRW:
Sydney Airport
Adelaide Airport
Alice Springs Airport
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of all flights leaving Brisbane Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brisbane Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BNE:
Arriving at Darwin Airport (DRW)
If you're coming in on a late Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DRW:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Darwin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty or East Coast and explore beyond Darwin's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Darwin Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Darwin Airport (DRW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Darwin in March.
The warmest month in Darwin is October, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Brisbane Airport to Darwin Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to DRW in July. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.