Sydney (Mascot) to Darwin (SYD–DRW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–DRW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, IndiGo and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,960 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 14 | 73H | 4h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 320 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 73H | 4h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JQ Jetstar | 7 | 320 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEDT · DRW: ACST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4.5:00 PM in Darwin.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
SYD–DRW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to DRW
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air France, Jetstar and Qantas. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to DRW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to DRW ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,960 miles (3,154 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.