Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD): what you need to know
Leave enough time to make your DRW to EMD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a well-known stop between DRW and EMD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Emerald Airport (EMD)
RM1,396 is the lowest price for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,899. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRW to EMD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin International Airport, data shows 73.13% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Darwin to Darwin International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DRW. Whether you have an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Emerald Airport (EMD)
Consider booking a hotel close to EMD if you're catching a late Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Emerald Airport rental car and explore Emerald and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Emerald Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Emerald Airport (EMD) to central Emerald
Emerald Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Emerald. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Emerald Airport (EMD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Emerald in February.
When reserving your flight from Darwin International Airport to Emerald Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Emerald, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DRW to EMD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Emerald, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Travel about 499 kilometres north to Townsville to check off its popular sights. From The Strand Beach to Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, head for Mackay, about 290 kilometres north of Emerald. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are among its highlights.
