Transfer to/from - Darwin airport (DRW)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber is a good alternative for getting around. Vehicles pick up passengers in the car park for short stays. Request your ride after you pick up your bags.

Bus

Darwin CBD Shuttle Bus (Tel +61 889 803 755) runs to most accommodations in the city from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and from 11:00 pm to 2:30 am. The bus stop is located in front of the terminal. Travel time to the centre of Darwin is 15 minutes. The company has a counter in front of the baggage carousels.

Services from Coach Charters Australia (Tel +61 889 881 447), Grand Touring Coaches (Tel +61 1800 444 149 / 889 810 300) and Greyhound Australia (Tel +61 1800 801 294) can also be booked to destinations in the Northern Territory and throughout the country. They depart from the coach parking area at the east end of the terminal, which can be accessed via a covered walkway.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Metered vehicles are available in front of the terminal. Companies operating within the site are Darwin Radio Taxi (Tel +61 131 008), Metro Mini Bus Service (Tel +61 889 830 577) and City Palmerston & Rural (Tel +61 889 803 700). The journey to the city centre takes 10-20 minutes.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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