Travelling from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport (DRW). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the two main airports in Glasgow.
Darwin is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, which follows the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Glasgow to DRW. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
GLA is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
Of the departures from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to DRW flight:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DRW instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Darwin International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty or East Coast and experience the lesser-explored corners of Darwin and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Glasgow to Darwin International Airport flight.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
Darwin International Airport to central Darwin is about 3 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport is RM7,505. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM6,813. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to DRW, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Glasgow to Darwin International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Darwin. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport (DRW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Darwin is November, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Glasgow to DRW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Darwin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Darwin right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Darwin International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Darwin when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Skytour Air Safaris followed by Mindil Beach and Mindil Beach Park.
Explore more of Australia
Darwin has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres south-east of Darwin, a visit to Katherine East will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Cutta Cutta Caves and Skate park.
Katherine is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Darwin. No trip is complete without a visit to Katherine, Katherine Outback Experience and Katherine River.
