Airport Layout
Runway configuration and terminal area for Darwin International Airport.
Security & screening at Australian airports
Recommended arrival times
- Domestic flights: arrive 60 minutes before departure
- International flights: arrive 2–3 hours before departure (longer for first-time international travellers)
What you can carry on
- Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs): containers up to 100ml for international flights, all in a single transparent 1L resealable bag. Domestic flights have no LAG restrictions on most airlines.
- Lithium batteries (in personal devices): allowed in carry-on only. Spare batteries up to 100Wh permitted in carry-on; batteries over 160Wh prohibited.
- Sharp items including scissors with blades over 6cm, knives, and tools must be packed in checked baggage.
Prohibited items
- Firearms (require declaration and approval)
- Explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases
- Pepper spray, mace, tear gas
- Self-defence weapons including knuckle dusters
Full list: ABF prohibited items
International arrivals — biosecurity
Australia has strict biosecurity laws. Declare all food, plant material, animal products, soil, wooden items, and outdoor equipment on your Incoming Passenger Card. Fines start at AUD $626 and undeclared prohibited items can result in penalties up to $660,000 or visa cancellation. When in doubt, declare it.
Useful links
- Smart Traveller (DFAT) — travel advisories
- Australian Border Force — customs and biosecurity
- Aviation Security (Department of Infrastructure)
Nearby Attractions
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
5.4km away
Quarantine Anti-Aircraft Battery
7.8km away
Channel Island Leprosarium
15.4km away
Adelaide River
44.5km away
Darwin River Dam
46.9km away
Darwin River Dam Spillway
47.5km away
Pandanus Lookout
48.3km away
Adelaide River Queen Cruises (Jumping Crocodiles)
56.8km away
Quick Facts
Stay connected on arrival — Airalo eSIM
Skip airport SIM kiosks — install Airalo before you fly and activate the moment you land.
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At a Glance
Airport Codes
- IATA
- DRW
- ICAO
- YPDN
Location
- City
- Darwin
- State
- Northern Territory
- Timezone
- Darwin
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Trails(3)
Attractions(3)
Toilets(3)
Groceries(5)
Fuel(5)
BP WINNELLIE
BP · 1.4km
Updated 20h ago
Ampol Winnellie Depot
Ampol · 2km
United Ludmilla
United Petroleum · 2.4km
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Ampol Foodary Eaton Mcmillian Rd
Ampol Foodary · 2.6km
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United Coconut Grove
United Petroleum · 2.7km
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Dump Points(1)
Darwin Greyhound Club Dump Point
Free · 2.4km