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How to get fromDarwin to Falkland Islandsby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Falkland Islands by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Katherine, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus bus
    2. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN)plane plane KTR - MPN
    3. Drive from Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) to Stanleycar car
    3d 15h
    $4,274–12,118

  2. Drive to Maningrida Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Maningrida Airport (MNG)car car
    2. Fly from Maningrida Airport (MNG) to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN)plane plane MNG - MPN
    3. Drive from Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) to Stanleycar car
    2d 16h
    $1,983–5,622

  3. Fly from Darwin International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN)plane plane DRW - MPN
    2. Drive from Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) to Stanleycar car
    2d 5h
    $2,408–8,013

  4. Bus to Kununurra, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Kununurrabus bus
    2. Fly from Kununurra (KNX) to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN)plane plane KNX - MPN
    3. Drive from Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) to Stanleycar car
    2d 17h
    $2,807–7,726

Katherine (KTR) to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration3d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$4,043Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Darwin to Falkland Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,948 km
  • Duration: 3d 15h

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Falkland Islands?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Falkland Islands. However, you can take the bus to Katherine, take the taxi to Katherine (KTR) airport, fly to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN), then drive to Stanley. Alternatively, you can drive to Maningrida Airport (MNG) airport, fly to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN), then drive to Stanley.

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