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How to get fromMackay Airport (MKY) to Darwin Airport (DRW)by plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Darwin Airport (DRW) by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MKY - DRW
    7h 10m
    $650–1,400

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane TSV - DRW
    10h 3m
    $473–2,621

  3. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane MOV - DRW
    7h 47m
    $783–2,647

  4. Drive 2,833.7 km

    1. Drive from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Darwin-Airport-DRWcar car 2,833.7 km
    28h 33m
    $502–725

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PPP - DRW
    8h 14m
    $627–2,329

Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Darwin Airport (DRW).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,176 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Mackay Airport (MKY), Australia and Darwin Airport (DRW), Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day.

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