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Getting Around Darwin

Traveling from Darwin Airport to the City

Taxis are available from the taxi rank which is located directly in front of the Terminal. Please refer to Terminal Map.

Airport to City: 13km, 25 minutes drive
Airport to Darwin Convention Centre: 12.2km, 23 minutes drive
City to Darwin Convention Centre: 1.1km, 13 minutes walk


Darwin Airport Shuttle

Darwin Airport Shuttle is scheduled for all flights to Darwin Airport and departs from the front of the Terminal. Bookings are essential for hotel pick-up.

  • An affordable and reliable way to and from the airport.
  • Twenty-four-hour scheduled service for all domestic and international flights.
  • Fifteen minutes from airport to city (plus pick-up and drop-off times).
  • Door-to-door city accommodation pick-up/drop-off.
  • Luggage stored in enclosed luggage trailers for passenger safety and comfort.
  • Friendly, professional drivers.

Book online at www.darwinairportshuttle.com.au  for group rates, return fares or see the staff at the airport desk located opposite the luggage carousels.


Darwin’s Major Taxi Companies

City Radio Taxis:  +61 8 8981 3777
Tropical Taxis:      +61 8 8947 3333
Darwin Radio Taxis:  131 008

Taxi pricing is charged by meter, expect to pay around $25.00 to $30.00 for a trip between Darwin International Airport and the Darwin CBD district. A $3 exit toll applies on exit from the ranking lane at the airport.