| Darwin
(DRW) International Airport provides for the civil needs
of Darwin - the seat of Government of the Northern Territory
- and serves not only visitors but is essential to the
business and government communities and for links to remote
areas.
Darwin Airport (DRW) features
efficient service and the facilities that are expected
at modern airports in Australia by today's traveller.
Amongst the numerous Darwin (DRW) Airport amenities that
are provided are bureaux de change foreign exchange, airport
cashpoint machines (ATMs), cafés and eateries, gift
shops, parking options and also at Darwin airport (DRW)
there is a choice of car rental companies.
DARWIN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
ADDRESS:
Airport Management Centre,
1 Fenton Court, MARRARA,
Northern Territory, Australia
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Post Office Box 40996,
CASUARINA,
Northern Territory 0811, Australia
TELEPHONE (MAIN RECEPTION)
61 8 8920 1811
EMAIL: information.drw@ntairports.com.au
FACSIMILE:
Management Centre: 61 8 8920 1800, Terminal Control
Centre: 61 8 8920 1855
Location and directions to/from Darwin (DRW) airport
Darwin (DRW) airport is located 13 km / 8 miles north-east
of central Darwin
Darwin (DWR) airport has good connections to Darwin's
highway network and is well signposted
Darwin (DWR) Airport is positioned between central Darwin
and the district of Casuarina
Major roads that travel to Darwin (DRW) Airport include
Stuart Highway and the Winnellie Industrial Area to
the south of the airport, and McMillan’s Road
and Marrara sporting fields which lie to the north of
the airport
Minor roads that travel to Darwin (DRW) Airport include
Marsh Street and O'Riordan Street
Bagot Road, residential and industrial areas lead to
the main terminal area of Darwin (DRW) Airport from
the west
Amy Johnston Avenue and Marrara wetlands areas lead
to the main terminal area of Darwin (DRW) Airport from
the east
The journey from Darwin city centre to Darwin Airport
(DRW) takes approximately 20 minutes but when travelling
to Darwin (DRW) Airport during rush hours (07:30 to
10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00), it is best to allow extra
time as traffic delays are almost inevitable.
Facilities
A range of services and amenities are available for
visitors to our airport.
Darwin (DRW) Airport has numerous airport shops
such as airport duty-free shopping and plenty of cafés
and bars. Facilities for the disabled, as you would
expect, are excellent within Darwin (DRW) Airport's
domestic terminal and international terminal buildings.
In addition to these facilities at Darwin (DRW) Airport
there is internet access, foreign exchange facilities,
ATM cashpoint machines and an airport information desk.
Darwin (DRW) Airport's terminal buildings are fully
air-conditioned and serve many of the world’s
airlines, travelling in and out of Darwin.
Airport Information Desks
Darwin (DRW) Airport's main information desk
is located on the ground floor in the airport's main international
terminal building. Darwin (DRW) airport's information
desk is known as 'Tourism Top End' and provides lots of
useful travel information about Darwin (DRW)Airport, directions
to and from Darwin (DRW)Airport, general tourist information
about Darwin and surrounding areas and the Northern Territory
(NT) of Australia.
Shops,
Duty-Free and Retail Outlets
Tel: + 61 (0)8 8945 2688
Shopping facilities at Darwin (DRW) airport are excellent
and can be found throughout the airport's terminal buildings.
These shops at Darwin (DRW) Airport include newsagents,
gift shops (which sell a range of popular Australia souvenirs),
clothes boutiques, food shops and cafes, speciality stores
and also shops which sell a range of duty-free merchandise,
such as wines, spirits, beers, cigarettes, watches, jewellery
and cosmetics.
Bars, Cafés and
Restaurants
The selection of places to eat at Darwin (DRW) Airport
is very good and these include cafés, wine bars and
fast food outlets. Most of Darwin (DRW) Airport's places
to eat are located in the main international terminal
building, in locations positioned close to the lounge
areas for your convenience. They offer a varied choice
of Australian and international cuisine, as well as basic
snack foods and refreshments. There are also a number
of popular vending machines situated throughout Darwin
(DRW) airport for those just wanting confectionary.
Currency
Exchange, Communications and Banking Facilities
There are numerous currency exchange and banking
facilities available at Darwin (DRW) Airport including
ATM cashpoints machines that are located on both the ground
floor and first floor of Darwin (DRW) airport's terminal
buildings. Darwin (DRW) airport also has a post box at
the entrance to the main terminal. Mail is collected at
least once every day. Travelex operate the Bureau de change
outlets at Darwin (DRW) Airport, providing a competitive
rate of currency exchange, together with travel insurance
and travellers cheques.
Disabled
Facilities
Darwin (DRW) Airport offers full access for those travellers
with disabilities and special needs. These disabled facilities
include ramps for wheelchair users, wide lifts and elevators
to all Darwin (DRW) airport terminal floors, disabled
toilets and designated disabled parking spaces in Darwin
Airport's car parking areas for those with a current disabled
pass. Wheelchairs are also available at the airport upon
request. It is, however, always advisable for disabled
travellers to inform Darwin (DRW) airport of any special
requirements before their arrival at Darwin (DRW) airport.
Other Facilities
BABY CHANGE FACILITIES
Baby change rooms for parents are located on
the First Floor.
BAGGAGE TROLLEYS
Baggage Trolleys are free of charge for passengers.
Trolley stands are located in Baggage Collection, Public
Car Park, Drop off/Pick Up Zones and throughout the Terminal.
DIAL-A-NAME
Dial-a-Name is a telephone service that connects
the caller to the service of their choice. This is available
on the Ground Floor of the Terminal near Gate 7.
INTERNET FACILITIES
Internet kiosks are located at the top of the
escalators, the International Departure/Transit Lounge
and the Newscafe on the Ground Floor.
LOST
PROPERTY
There is a lost property service at the Terminal
Control Centre during business hours, see Terminal map
for location or by telephoning +61 8 8920 1805. If you
left an item on the aircraft you travelled on, please
contact the airline direct.
PUBLIC VIEWING DECK
Enjoy watching aircraft take off from the public
viewing deck located on thefirst floor. Smoking is permitted
on the deck in the domestic and international lounges.
SHOWERS
Shower facilities are available through the First
Floor of the Terminal in both International and Domestic
areas see Terminal map for locations.
SMOKING AREAS
Darwin International Airport Terminal is a smoke
free zone, however we have provided smoking areas for
passengers on the Public Viewing Deck on the First Floor.
TELEPHONES
Telephones are conveniently located throughout the terminal
and require either a telephone card or coins to activate.
WATER FOUNTAINS
Drinking water is available from the water fountains located
throughout the Terminal.
WIRELESS INTERNET
A Wireless Internet Hotspot is provided throughout the
entire Terminal. PC terminals are available for use in
Fannie Bay Ale House and Aromas Café (Domestic).
Click here for more information. (link to Promotions)
VISITOR INFORMATION
Tourism Top End is located on the Ground Floor.
Quick checklist of airport facilities at Darwin Airport
(DRW):
-
Bureaux
de change outlets on the airports ground floor and
first floor, operated by Travelex
-
24-hour
cashpoint machines (ATMs)
-
Public
airport telephones
-
Postal
facilities with mail collected on a daily basis
-
Cafés,
coffee shops and fast-food outlets throughout DRW
Airport's terminal buildings
-
Numerous
shops including gift and souvenir shops, newsagents
and duty-free outlets
-
Car
hire / car rental companies at DRW airport - including
Budget Rent A Car, Europcar and Thrifty Car Rental
-
Lost
property service
-
Short-term
and long-term secure car parking available at various
places close to DRW airport's terminals
-
Disabled
facilities available at DRW airport, with wheelchairs
readily available upon request
-
Internet
kiosks and wireless Internet 'Hotspots'
-
Video
amusement machines
-
Tourist,
visitors' and passenger information desk
-
Baby
changing rooms on the first floor of DRW Airport's
terminal building
-
Airport
bathrooms and showers
-
Luggage
trolleys
-
Airline
viewing areas in DRW Airport's domestic and international
lounges
-
Change
machines situated on the ground floor of Darwin Airport
(DRW)
-
Designated
smoking areas on the public viewing deck
-
Drinking
water fountains
|