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Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross when they travel from Melbourne to Darwin. The distance between Melbourne and Darwin is 3135 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Regional Express, and Emirates. Melbourne and Darwin have 100 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
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Virgin Australia Airlines on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Darwin
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | 0 0 |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | 0 0 |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | Yes | 0 0 |
| Regional Express | RXA | ZL | No | 0 0 |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No | 0 0 |
Australia COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Melbourne (AUS), MEL can enter Darwin, DRW.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Darwin?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Darwin takes around 4.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Darwin?
The flight distance between Melbourne and Darwin is 3135 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Darwin?
Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Darwin. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Denpasar, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Manila, Bangkok, Auckland, Hobart, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Ahmedabad, Christchurch, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, City of Launceston, Kathmandu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Manila, Cairns, Bangkok, Denpasar, Adelaide, Cebu, London, Singapore, New Delhi, Townsville, Kuala Lumpur, Alice Springs, Kununurra, City of Newcastle, Angeles, Gold Coast, Hanoi.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Darwin?
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