Travelling from Beijing to Darwin International Airport (DRW): What you need to know
Darwin is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Beijing. Darwin International Airport is located in Darwin, which follows the UTC+9:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Beijing to DRW.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to DRW leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Beijing to Darwin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PEK land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Add a stopover to your journey at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Beijing to Darwin International Airport (DRW) out of Beijing Daxing International Airport.
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to DRW flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 89%.
About Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Darwin International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DRW and turn in quicker:
Grab a Darwin International Airport rental car and discover Darwin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty and East Coast are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Beijing to Darwin International Airport flight.
Getting from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to central Darwin
From Darwin International Airport, central Darwin is around 13 kms (8 miles) away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Darwin International Airport is £349. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £457. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to DRW, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Darwin International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing to Darwin International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Darwin International Airport (DRW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Darwin International Airport (DRW). July is the busiest month to travel to Darwin. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
The warmest month in Darwin is November, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 34ºC. Book your Beijing to DRW plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Darwin International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 31ºC.
More about Darwin
Start your Darwin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Darwin International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Mindil Beach, Mindil Beach Park and Rapid Creek Beach are highlights which should be on every Darwin itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Darwin, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 274 kms (170 miles) southeast to Katherine East to check off its leading attractions. From Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre to Skate park and 30 Rack Alley, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) southeast of Darwin, Katherine is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Katherine, Katherine Outback Experience and Katherine River.
