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2 stops
Sat, Dec 5
Shanghai SHADarwin DRW

£189
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Thu, Dec 3
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£226
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Sun, Dec 6
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£264
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Sat, Dec 5
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£264
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Wed, Dec 2
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£284
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1 stop
Thu, Dec 3 – Tue, Dec 8
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£682
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1 stop
Thu, Dec 3 – Mon, Dec 7
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£688
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2 stops
Sat, Dec 5 – Wed, Dec 9
Shanghai SHADarwin DRW

£708
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Thu, Dec 3 – Mon, Dec 7
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£738
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Wed, Dec 2 – Mon, Dec 7
Shanghai PVGDarwin DRW

£762
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Getting from Darwin airport to the city center

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.

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Darwin International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Darwin

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

Weather in Darwin

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C26°C
February30°C26°C
March31°C26°C
April31°C25°C
May30°C23°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August30°C21°C
September32°C24°C
October32°C26°C
November33°C27°C
December32°C27°C
Hottest Month
33°C
November
Coldest month
21°C
July
Sunny days
229
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Nov
74%
32°C26°C
15 Nov
76%
31°C26°C
Monday
9 Nov
17%
33°C26°C
16 Nov
80%
31°C26°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
17%
33°C27°C
17 Nov
81%
31°C27°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
40%
33°C27°C
18 Nov
74%
31°C27°C
Thursday
12 Nov
67%
32°C26°C
19 Nov
73%
31°C26°C
Friday
13 Nov
79%
32°C26°C
20 Nov
80%
32°C26°C
Saturday
14 Nov
84%
30°C26°C
21 Nov
83%
31°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Darwin. The most popular airlines for this route are Singapore Airlines, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and AirAsia. Shanghai and Darwin have 400 direct flights per week.

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