Travelling from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport (DRW): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport (DRW). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the two main airports in Shanghai.
Darwin is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Shanghai. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, which operates on the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Shanghai to DRW. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Shanghai to DRW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
You're going on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to DRW:
About Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DRW instead:
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
Darwin International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Darwin. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 12 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
For a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport, C$396 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$706. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Shanghai to DRW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Shanghai to DRW. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Darwin in February when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Shanghai to DRW, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Darwin, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 34ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 18ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Darwin
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Darwin right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Darwin International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Mindil Beach, Crocosaurus Cove and Crocodylus Park are leading attractions which should feature on every Darwin itinerary.
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