Flying from Colombo to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Darwin International Airport (DRW) jetting off from here.
Darwin is 4 hours ahead of Colombo. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, which operates on the UTC+9:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to DRW, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Colombo to DRW that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CMB and DRW include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
CMB is roughly 32 kilometres from central Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Darwin International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Consider staying in a hotel near DRW if you're taking a late flight from Colombo to Darwin International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
From Darwin International Airport, Darwin is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
C$552 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Darwin International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,238. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find flight tickets from Colombo to DRW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding flight tickets from Colombo to Darwin International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Colombo to DRW. You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Darwin International Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Darwin International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Darwin in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Colombo to DRW for November if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Darwin to range from 26ºC to 34ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Darwin International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Darwin
After locking in your flight from Colombo to Darwin International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Darwin:
Mindil Beach and Crocosaurus Cove are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Darwin travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Crocodylus Park.
Complete your Darwin trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Colombo to Darwin International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Check out our car rentals in Darwin and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.