Flying from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
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'll have plenty of time to board your HID to DRW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport. Cairns Airport is a popular stopover on the HID to DRW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
R 11,669 is the best price for a one-way Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 19,058. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HID to DRW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HID to DRW.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport.
Handy information about Horn Island Airport (HID)
Of the flights that depart from Horn Island Airport, 76.26% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Consider booking a hotel close to DRW if you're taking a late Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Darwin International Airport rental car and explore Darwin and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Darwin International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Darwin in January.
Book your flight from Horn Island Airport to Darwin International Airport for November if you want to go to Darwin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HID to DRW in July. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Kununurra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Darwin. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Mirima National Park, El Questro Wilderness Park and Ord River.
If you're eager to discover another side of Australia, head for Leanyer, roughly 3 kilometres north-east of Darwin. Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den are among the biggest draws.
