Traveling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to El Tari Airport (KOE): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DRW to KOE flight.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ngurah Rai International Airport is a popular stop between DRW and KOE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to El Tari Airport (KOE)
$342 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport flight. Return flights start from $893. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DRW to KOE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DRW to KOE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
73.13% of flights departing from Darwin International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Darwin International Airport is about 13 kilometers from central Darwin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DRW:
Arriving at El Tari Airport (KOE)
Consider staying in a hotel near KOE if you're taking a late Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from El Tari Airport (KOE) to central Kupang
El Tari Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Kupang. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to El Tari Airport (KOE)
The quietest month for a flight from Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kupang based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Darwin International Airport to El Tari Airport for November if you want to explore Kupang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DRW to KOE sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Labuan Bajo is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kupang. Around 451 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Pink Beach Island Labuan Bajo, Waecicu Beach and Waecicu Hill.
Ende is another sought-after destination in Indonesia and is around 257 kilometers north-west of Kupang. No journey is complete without visiting Wologai Traditional Village, Murondao Waterfall and Tenun Enam Waterfall, Wonotolo.
