There are 2 ways to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tiwi Islands by bus, ferry, unknown, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 3 bus, line 10 bus, ferry, travel
best- Take the bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminusbus 3
- Take the bus from Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace to Darwin Harry Chan Avebus 10 / ...
- Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry
- Walk from Wurrumiyanga to Tiwi Islandsunknown
6h 12mDrive, fly, travel
- Drive from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Maningrida Airport (MNG)car
- Fly from Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane MNG - DRW
- Walk from Darwin-Airport-DRW to Tiwi Islandsunknown
9h 31m
Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights
Questions & Answers
The distance between Darwin Airport (DRW) and Tiwi Islands is 147 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tiwi Islands without a car is to line 3 bus and line 10 bus and ferry and travel which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tiwi Islands, including transfers.
What companies run services between Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia and Tiwi Islands, NT, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Tiwi Islands. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 10 bus to Darwin Harry Chan Ave, take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga, then travel to Tiwi Islands. Alternatively, you can drive to Maningrida Airport (MNG) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then travel to Tiwi Islands.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Maningrida Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Maningrida Airport to Darwin International Airport via Millingimbi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Maningrida Airport to Darwin International Airport via Elcho Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Phone
- 08 8999 5511
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Territory Government
Bus from Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Northern Territory Government
Bus from Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace to Darwin Harry Chan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Northern Territory Government
Ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- sealink.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide




