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Darwin Airport

Important Information

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Airport Location

  • 13km (8 miles) from the city centre on Henry Wrigley Drive, Marrara.

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Qantas Flights

  • Both Domestic (QF400 and above) and International (QF1-QF399) services operate from the same airport.

Departure Information

Ticket Counter

The Sales Desk is located on the ground floor and is open for Qantas Domestic departures only. For International ticketing, please contact Telephone Sales on 131313 to make alternate arrangements.

Check-in

Check-in for Qantas Domestic flights is 2 hours before departure.
Check-in for Qantas International flights is 3 hours before departure.

Note: For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more detail.

Online Check-in is available for Qantas and QantasLink Australian domestic flights, Qantas international flights (QF1-199), and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online Check-in opens 24 hours before your flight departure and closes 1 hour before domestic flight departures, and 2 hours before international flight departures.

Body Scanners

Effective from 1 December 2012, full body scanning requirements will be progressively introduced at Darwin international airport.

Arrival Information

Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals area (ground floor). Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.

Baggage Services counter is located on the ground floor.

Lounge Information

Find out more about lounge features, operating hours and access to the Darwin Qantas Club in the Domestic Terminal or
the Darwin International Business Lounge at the International Terminal.
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Transport Information

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TransportDetails
Car parkingThe airport is approximately a 20 minute drive from the city centre.
Visit the Darwin Airport website for current car parking rates.
TaxisApproximately A$25 to A$30 one way to the city centre.
Car rentalsVisit our cars section to make a booking.
Chauffeur DriveTo travel to or from the airport via limousine, book a chauffeur transfer.

Airport Services & Facilities

FacilityDetails
ToiletsLocated throughout the airport.
Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
ShowersLocated on Level 1 next to Gate 5.
Baby change roomsLocated on Level 1 next to Gate 5.
Tourism informationThe Visitor Information Centre is located on the ground floor.
Baggage trolleysLocated on the ground floor. This is a free service.
ATMsLocated throughout the airport.
Public telephonesLocated throughout the airport.
InternetLocated throughout the airport.
Post BoxLocated outside in front of the airport building.
Meet and AssistPassengers requiring assistance can be escorted to the departure gate upon request. Ask a Customer Service Agent for assistance.

Book a flight to Darwin or read our Darwin Destination Guide.

Information correct as of March 2013.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.