Flying from Toronto to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Darwin International Airport (DRW) begins with finding the right airport to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your options in Toronto.
Darwin is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Toronto. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, which is in the UTC+9:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to DRW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Darwin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kms (2 miles) from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to DRW flight:
62.09% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 105 kms (65 miles) from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Darwin International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Darwin International Airport (DRW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Darwin International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near DRW:
Pick up a Darwin International Airport rental car and discover Darwin and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Darwin International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
Darwin International Airport to central Darwin is about 2 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
£512 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Darwin International Airport. A return flight starts from £1,105. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to DRW. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Darwin International Airport (DRW), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Darwin based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Toronto to DRW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. November is the warmest month in Darwin, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Darwin International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Darwin
After booking your flight from Toronto to Darwin International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Darwin:
Your Darwin trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Skytour Air Safaris, Mindil Beach and Mindil Beach Park.
Explore more of Australia
Katherine East is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Darwin. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the south-east, its top attractions include Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Cutta Cutta Caves and Skate park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Australia, head for Katherine, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) south-east of Darwin. Katherine, Katherine Outback Experience and Katherine River are the start of reasons to visit.