Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 30 minutes behind Darwin.
Your DRW to NRT flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DRW and NRT:
Changi International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is $359. A return fare is currently $728. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRW to NRT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DRW to NRT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
73.13% of flights leaving from Darwin International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DRW? If you're catching an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're arriving on a late Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and experience more of Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Narita International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tokyo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Darwin International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DRW to NRT in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel about 31 kilometres south-west to Yokohama to check off its leading sights. From Teishoin to Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.