Flying to and From the Territory

Flying to the Northern Territory with major international and domestic airlines is a breeze. The Territory's peak travel season is from June to August, so keep that in mind when booking flights.

International air travel

Darwin International Airport offers easy access to flights to and from Europe, North America and Asia.

For shorter trips, Darwin's proximity to Asia makes it easy to book extended holiday weekends in destinations such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor, China, and Hong Kong.

Domestic air travel

The NT has two airports that allow domestic travel Darwin International airport and Alice Springs Airport. Located in two of the Territory's largest cities they easily accessible from a variety of destinations all over the country.

Major domestic airlines operate flights from the Eastern states, South Australia, and Western Australia, regional airlines cover some of the smaller destinations.

Remote locations in the Northern Territory, including Gove and Maningrida, can be reached by flights operated by AirNorth.

NT entry requirements

There are laws that stop some fruits, vegetables and plants from crossing over borders.

You will find quarantine bins at all airports for the disposal of fruit from interstate.

You can find out more information on the Australian Interstate Quarantine website.