Aviation development
Darwin Airport is Australia’s northern gateway. It connects over 2 million domestic and international passengers to the Northern Territory.
Throughout its history, Darwin has played an important role in Australian aviation. Darwin was home to Australia’s first international flights in 1919. During COVID, Darwin Airport was the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to welcome commercial flights from every inhabited continent.
The airport is open 24/7 with runways and terminals capable of handling aircraft as large as the Airbus A380.
Darwin Airport has an intimate yet efficient terminal that offers travellers a unique arrival experience. World-class resorts or nature reserves are within easy walking distance of the terminal.
In Darwin, the walk from the gate to a swimming pool can be shorter than the walk from gate to taxi rank at Australia’s major airports.
Freight operators have access to a range of services including cold storage and vapour heat-treatment for fruit exports.
Contact our Aviation Development team to discuss opportunities.
Conditions of Use
We would inform all airlines that the Conditions of Use for Darwin International Airport apply to all users of our services and facilities. These Conditions contain the terms upon which we supply Standard Aviation Services and Government Mandated Services to you unless otherwise agreed. By landing at Darwin International Airport, you are taken to have accepted and agreed to these Conditions. It is essential that all airlines comply with these conditions to ensure the safe and efficient running of the airport.
To review the Conditions of Use, please download the document from the link below:
Effective 1 October 2024, Government Mandated Charges will be updated to the following per departing passenger rates.
- Safety and Security Charge (SSC) $16.81
- Powders Liquids Aerosols Gels (PLAGs) $13.48
