Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Broome Airport (BME): what you need to know
Broome is one hour 30 minutes behind Darwin and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DRW to BME flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DRW and BME:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Broome Airport (BME)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport flight is $303. A round-trip fare right now is $608. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from DRW to BME, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Darwin International Airport, 73.13% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Darwin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DRW? If you're boarding an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Broome Airport (BME)
Book a hotel close to BME if you're taking a late Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Broome Airport rental car and discover Broome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Broome Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Broome Airport (BME) to central Broome
From Broome Airport, Broome is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Broome Airport (BME)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Broome. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Darwin International Airport to Broome Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Broome, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DRW to BME sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Discover the best of Broome, then make your way to other captivating parts of Australia. Head north-west to Cable Beach, around 3 kilometres away. Broome Seventh-day Adventist Church & Overflow Caravan Park and Cable Beach Foreshore are great places to begin your adventure here.
Where to next? Set out for Port Hedland. It's roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Broome and is known for highlights including Cooke Point Viewing Platform and Dalgety House Museum.
