Cheap flights from Nairobi to Darwin from £596

Cheap flights from Nairobi to Darwin from £596

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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£596
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Fri, May 8
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£633
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3 stops
Fri, May 8
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£639
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Sun, May 10
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£731
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3 stops
Sun, May 10
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£779
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3 stops
Sat, May 9
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£827
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Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£1,245
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Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£1,380
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3 stops
Sun, May 10 – Sat, May 16
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£1,689
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3 stops
Sun, May 10 – Sun, May 17
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£1,692
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Sat, May 9 – Sat, May 16
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£1,736
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Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Nairobi NBODarwin DRW
£1,757
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How much do flights to Darwin cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£596

Cheapest round-trip

£1,245

Average round-trip

£1,469

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Darwin airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus route 3.

Darwin is served by Darwin International Airport (DRW), located approximately 13 km northeast of the city center. As the gateway to Australia's Northern Territory, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

$3-$5 (adult fare; concession rates available)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$30-$45 (metered fare; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

$25-$40 (surge pricing may apply during peak times)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

$18-$25 (per person; door-to-door service)

scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off service

15-25 min

$60-$100 (fixed rate; pre-booking required)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

15-25 min

$50-$120 (per day; varies by vehicle type and provider)

on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public bus Route 3 operates limited services on weekends and public holidays.
  • Taxi ranks are located outside the arrivals terminal; ride-hailing pickup is in designated areas.
  • Darwin has a tropical climate; air-conditioned transport is recommended.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Darwin

Depart from
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
270
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Darwin

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March31°C26°C
April31°C25°C
May31°C23°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August30°C21°C
September32°C24°C
October33°C26°C
November33°C27°C
December32°C27°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
234
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
31°C25°C
19 Apr
82%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
74%
32°C26°C
20 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
31°C23°C
21 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
31°C24°C
22 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
31°C24°C
23 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
32°C24°C
24 Apr
31°C24°C
Saturday
18 Apr
30°C25°C
25 Apr
31°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Darwin. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Kenya Airways, Jetstar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and Emirates. Nairobi and Darwin have 270 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Darwin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Darwin and London, Bali, Melbourne, Manila, Sydney, Denpasar, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Jakarta, Cairns, Bangkok, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Cebu, New Delhi, Adelaide, Hanoi, Budapest.
Which airports are there in Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
What airports are near Darwin?
The main airport in Darwin is Darwin International. It is also served by Darwin International.
Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Darwin?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Darwin with Qantas, Kenya Airways, Jetstar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Darwin?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Darwin, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Nairobi and Darwin?
Traveling between Nairobi and Darwin, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli
How many airports are there near Darwin?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Darwin depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Darwin arrive?
What time do flights between Nairobi and Darwin depart?
What time do flights between Nairobi and Darwin arrive?

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