Flying from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
The timezone in Darwin is UTC+9:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Mildura.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MQL to DRW flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a popular stopover on the MQL to DRW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Currently, R 7,109 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,726. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MQL to DRW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MQL to DRW.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport.
Handy information about Mildura Airport (MQL)
Mildura Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MQL land at their destination as scheduled 80.82% of the time.
Central Mildura to Mildura Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MQL? If you're boarding an early flight from Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DRW instead:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Darwin International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
Darwin International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Darwin. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Darwin in January.
Book your flight from Mildura Airport to Darwin International Airport for November if you'd like to go to Darwin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MQL to DRW in July. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Darwin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres south-west of Darwin, a trip to Kununurra will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Mirima National Park, El Questro Wilderness Park and Ord River.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Australia, consider Leanyer, roughly 3 kilometres north-east of Darwin. Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den are among the biggest draws.
