Regional Air Transport

The Territory is such a BIG place that quite often travelling by air is the simplest and easiest alternative. Historically the Northern Territory has relied on its aviation network for communication, transport, and delivery of urgent supplies, not to mention the services of the Royal Flying Doctor.

From bush air strips to international air terminals, from scenic charters to scheduled commuter services, from helicopters to luxury jets, the Northern Territory is particularly well served to cater to the needs of the regional air traveller.

Darwin

The biggest and only international airport in the Northern Territory is in Darwin. Regular daily international flights, as well as direct flights from most Australian capital cities and Cairns make this airport constantly busy. Regional flights are also available to Katherine, Jabiru, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Tennant Creek, Nhulunbuy and the Tiwi Islands. Scenic flights are also available from Darwin, Pine Creek, Batchelor and Jabiru.

• Airnorth Regional - 08 8945 2999 (Schedules)
• Ansett Australia - 13 13 00 (Schedules)
• Batchelor Air Charter - 08 8976 0023
• Didgeri Air Art Charter - 08 8948 5055
• Grand Wetlands Adventures - 08 8978 8950
• Jayrow Helicopters - 08 8945 0944
• Kakadu Air Service - 08 8979 2411
• Northern Jet Systems - 08 8945 2600
• Northern Air Charter - 08 8945 5444
• Northern Territory Air Services - 08 8945 0083
• Outback NT Air Safaris - 08 8979 2411
• Qantas Airways - 13 13 13 (Schedules)
• Royal Brunei Airlines - 08 8941 0966

Alice Springs

Flying into Alice Springs is an experience in itself. Central Australia has two major domestic airports. You can fly direct to Alice Springs from any major capital city and direct to Ayers Rock from Perth, Sydney or Cairns. This is made possible by the two main domestic carriers, Qantas and Ansett Australia. Regional flights are available from Alice Springs to Tennant Creek, and are available through Airnorth.

• Ayers Rock Helicopters - 08 8956 2077
• Aboriginal Air Service - 08 8953 5000
• Airnorth Central - 08 8952 6666 (Schedules)
• Alice Springs Air Charter - 1800 811 240
• Ansett Australia - 13 13 00 (Schedules)
• Professional Helicopter Services - 08 8956 2033
• Qantas - 08 8950 5211 (Schedules)
• Rockayer - 08 8956 2345

Katherine And Tennant Creek

Both centres have air terminals catering for light aircraft and inter-region commuter flights. Regular passenger services, scenic flights, day "safaris" on regional scheduled flights, and mail runs to outlying Gulf and Kimberly communities, are available.

East Arnhem Land Region

The airport is approximately 10 km from Nhulunbuy's town centre. There are regular daily jet services from Darwin and Cairns with connections for international and domestic airlines. There are a number of light aircraft charter services to remote communities throughout Arnhem Land and also a daily prop jet service to Darwin with same day return. There are scenic flights available over the islands and reefs. Permits are not required if arriving by air, however all places off the mining and town lease require permits prior to arrival and are available from Dhimurru Land Management.