Flying from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when planning your flight from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport (DRW).
The timezone in Darwin is UTC+9:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Bangkok. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to DRW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to DRW departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Perth Airport (PER)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
67.87% of flights that depart Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Add a stopover to your journey at Changi International Airport (SIN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport (DRW) leaving Don Mueang International Airport.
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to DRW flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
About Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near DRW and get cosy, quick:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Darwin International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty or East Coast and experience more of Darwin and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Darwin International Airport flight.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
Darwin International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Darwin. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport is 115 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 283 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to DRW, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Bangkok to Darwin International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Bangkok to DRW.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Darwin. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport (DRW), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Bangkok to DRW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. November is the warmest month in Darwin, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport in July when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Darwin
Start your Darwin trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Darwin International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Skytour Air Safaris, Mindil Beach and Mindil Beach Park are top attractions which should be on every Darwin itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Katherine East is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Darwin. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Cutta Cutta Caves and Skate park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Australia, consider Katherine, about 274 kilometres south-east of Darwin. Katherine, Katherine Outback Experience and Katherine River are key highlights.