Getting to / from Darwin
Flying
Air routes to DRW
Update 28 June by
ozbeachbabe in
post 92 on how to get the Darwin
post 35 on Airlines schedule
From Post 42 by
edison
Just looked at Darwin Airport webpage, looks like for anyone who want to come through to DRW via Asia they would have to get on to Jetstar from SIN/DPS/SGN-DRW! Book your StarClass now!
Darwin Airport link
Also check *A website and they mark DRW is a city not served by *A airlines!
From
post 59 by
ozbeachbabe
All international flights into DRW from Asia ie SIN, DPS & SGN arrive anywhere from 0230 to 0600 but as they continue on to cities down south it's more about arriving at a suitable time eg in BNE/SYD/MEL rather that what's suitable for pax disembarking in DRW.
The flying time is reasonably short though DPS(Bali)/DRW 2.5 hours, SIN/DRW 4 hours & SGN/DRW 4.40hrs so pretty much the same as a LAX/NYC flight duration on a JetBlue type airline & aircraft. The flying time is much the same from Asia to DRW as it is eg from SYD.
There are no international flights into/out of DRW on QF metal however as all JQ (Jetstar) flights have QF codeshare flight numbers it gives those the opportunity to redeem points for travel with ff programs who can redeem on "QF".
The only JQ flights that accrue f/flyer points on paid fares are JetFlex not the JetSaver fares most people would buy. It's certainly something to consider if people travel USA to SIN eg on SQ on a redemption then just purchase a SIN/DRW/SIN fare on JQ
http://www.jetstar.com.
It needs to be said that there are plenty of day time arrivals & departures to/from DRW from southern ports with QF flights from ADL/BNE/CBR/PER/ASP/SYD all arriving & departing between 1200 & 1600 so there's no need to think you'll be on 'red eye' flights.
Rail
From Adelaide the legendary Ghan
# Route: Adelaide - Alice Springs - Darwin
# Duration: 2 nights in either direction
# Distance: 2979 kilometres
# Frequency: Twice weekly (See timetables)
http://www.railaustralia.com.au/theGhan.php
http://gsr.com.au/site/the_ghan.jsp
This transcontinental adventure offers an unsurpassed view of Australia - North to South over three unforgettable days.
Travel by rail between Adelaide, Alice Springs and Darwin and you are embarking on one of the great train journeys of the world. Named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route, The Ghan will take you from one edge of this continent to the other, through the very centre of Australia.
The Ghan's timetable makes the most of the daylight hours to offer unsurpassed views of the passing landscape. From the sweeping Adelaide Plains unfolding before your eyes to the majestic Flinders Ranges, this first stage of the journey offers a perspective on South Australia you simply can't afford to miss.
Driving
Its a long drive from anywhere to Darwin