Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
The timezone in Darwin is UTC+9:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to DRW flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport. Changi International Airport is a top stopover on the LHR to DRW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
$1,273 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,040. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to DRW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
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 London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DRW instead:
Grab a Darwin International Airport rental car and explore Darwin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Darwin International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
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 by car.
Travelling 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 London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Darwin in January.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Darwin International Airport for November if you want to visit Darwin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to DRW in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Kununurra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Darwin. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Mirima National Park, El Questro Wilderness Park and Ord River.
Leanyer is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 3 kilometres north-east of Darwin. No trip is complete without visiting Parkside Park, Savannah Park and The Rat Den.