Great news for travelers in Australia’s Top End! Qantas has just launched a brand-new flight route connecting Darwin to Singapore, kicking off services on March 25, 2025. This marks the airline’s fifth international route from Darwin and its first new international service from the city in over a decade.
The route will operate five days a week—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday—using Qantas’ Embraer E190 jets, which seat up to 94 passengers.
Flights depart Darwin at 12:25 pm and touch down in Singapore at 2:40 pm local time. The return leg leaves Singapore at 9:40 am, arriving back in Darwin by 3:55 pm. With a flight time of just over four hours, it’s a quick and convenient hop between the two destinations.
This new service isn’t just about adding a route—it’s a game-changer for the region. Qantas is offering more than 1,600 seats weekly, opening up easier access to Singapore’s vibrant culture, food scene, and status as a global travel hub. For Singaporeans, it’s a direct path to the rugged beauty of the Northern Territory, from Kakadu National Park to the iconic Uluru.
The flights are operated by Qantas subsidiary National Jet Systems under the QantasLink banner, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Darwin International Airport. It’s a strategic move to bolster tourism and trade, especially as Darwin continues to grow as a gateway to Asia. Qantas Group Chief Customer and Digital Officer Catriona Larritt highlighted the route’s potential, noting that it’s “perfectly timed for Territory locals wanting a quick international getaway and for Asian travelers eager to explore Australia’s north.”
Fares start at $450 one-way, with bookings already open via the Qantas website. The airline has also synced the flight schedule with its domestic network, making it seamless for passengers from cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to connect through Darwin.
This launch comes hot on the heels of Qantas’ other recent Darwin expansion—daily flights to Dili, East Timor, which began in December 2024. It’s clear the airline is doubling down on Darwin as a key hub, and with Singapore now in the mix, the Top End’s global connections are stronger than ever.
