Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
Darwin is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+9:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your EDI to DRW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport flight is R 8,597. A round-trip fare is currently R 22,702. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EDI to DRW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to DRW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% touch down on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near DRW:
Pick up a Darwin International Airport rental car and discover Darwin and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Darwin International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
From Darwin International Airport, Darwin is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Darwin in January.
The warmest month in Darwin is November, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Darwin International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to DRW in July. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Kununurra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Darwin. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Mirima National Park, El Questro Wilderness Park and Ord River.
If there's time to check out another side of Australia, consider Leanyer, about 3 kilometres north-east of Darwin. Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den are key highlights.
