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About 

Airnorth is Australia's second-longest running airline.

Airnorth is a regional airline in Australia, founded in 1978. The airline operates scheduled and charter services to destinations in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia, with an extension to East Timor.

The company operates over 300 scheduled RPT and charter departures weekly, servicing over 20 destinations across four countries. Including Darwin, Maningrida, Milingimbi, Elcho Island, Gove [Nhulunbuy], Groote Eylandt and McArthur River in the Northern Territory, Kununurra, Broome, Port Hedland and Perth in Western Australia, Townsville, Cairns and Mount Isa in Queensland and Dili in Timor-Leste.

The airline carries in excess of 300,000 passengers annually. In addition to scheduled departures, Airnorth operates contract and ad-hoc charter services for a wide variety of companies undertaking mining, defence and government activity.

The airline is a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Passengers are able to earn and redeem Qantas Points (conditions apply) on Airnorth flights.

The airline's main base is Darwin International Airport, with a hub at Maningrida Airport.

The airline's Fleet include Embraer 170, Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia and Fairchild Metro 23.

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Baggage Allowance

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers baggage allowance is dependent on the plane flying in. Passengers flying with Airnorth on an aircraft with 19 or less seats will be required to check-in all baggage excluding a small, soft handbag.

Passengers travelling on the E170 Jet are permitted 9kg of hand luggage, with the maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23cm.

Passengers travelling on the E120 Brasilia are permitted 4kg of hand luggage, with the maximum dimensions of 48 x 34 x 21cm.

Passengers travelling on the Metroliner 23 are permitted small, soft handbags only.

Checked Baggage

Passengers travelling on the E170 Jet are permitted 20kg of checked luggage, unless connecting to a smaller aircraft.

Passengers travelling on the E120 Brasilia are permitted 13kg of checked luggage.

Passengers travelling on the Metroliner 23 are permitted 13kg of checked luggage.

Check-In Information

Online Check-In

Airnorth does not currently offer passengers service for online check-in.

Airport Check-In

Airnorth passengers must check in for their flights at the airport. The check-in desk will open 2 hours before departure for all domestic and international flights.

For passengers flying domestically, passengers must check-in at least 60 minutes prior to departure.

For passengers flying internationally, passengers must check-in at least 90 minutes prior to departure.

Travel Class Fares

The airline offers three fare classes on most of our flights, although this varies by route and availability:

GoYukon: Equivalent to what you might expect from an Economy Class, Go Yukon is the most affordable fare. f you know exactly when you want to fly, and it’s unlikely you'll need to change or cancel your flight, this fare will offer you the best value.

Saver: Greater flexibility with only a small difference in cost! Lower change fees will help if your plans change.

Optimum: Optimum fares offer the greatest degree of flexibility, offering the lowest cancellation and change fees, as well as complimentary seat selection.

Frequent Flyer Program

Luckily for Australians, the airline is a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program. Passengers are able to earn and redeem Qantas Points (conditions apply) on Airnorth flights.

Click this link to find out more about the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program and how to qualify.

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Hub Airport

Darwin International Airport

Darwin International Airport is the busiest airport serving the Northern Territory and the 10th most busy airport in Australia. It is the only airport serving Darwin.

The airport is located in the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin, northern suburbs, 8km (5.0mi) from the city centre in the suburb of Mararra. It shares runways with the Royal Australian Air Force's RRAF base.

Darwin Airport has an international terminal servicing one international location, a domestic terminal and a cargo terminal. Both of the passenger terminals have a number of shops and cafeterias, although none are very inspiring and all are wallet-crippling. In 2011 the airport served 26,036 flights and 1,743,734 passengers.

Darwin International Airport also operates services for a number of airlines include Virgin Australia, SilkAir, Jetstar Airways and Donghai Airlines.

Charter Flights

Airnorth’s contract charter services extend through the Top End of Australia and to Southeast Asia and form 40% of the airline's revenue. The airline has been operating charters for 30 years, with the highest quality equipment, in the hands of the best aircrew. Airnorth’s contract and RPT air services complement one another, with significant cost and operational benefits to all customers. The ability to combine the two provides increased aircraft utilisation, interchange and backup that most operators cannot achieve. Many of Airnorth’s services to Top End communities overlap with contract destinations.

The Embraer 170, 120 and Metroliner 23 are available for contract and ad-hoc charter. Destinations include Dili (Timor-Leste), Manila (Philippines), Truscott, Port Hedland, Port Keats (Wadeye) and McArthur River. The airline's infrastructure includes a purpose-built 3,500m² hangar at Darwin, all maintenance services, with all communications, IT systems and ground service equipment.

The Fleet

Embraer 170 Jet

Embraer 120 Brasilia

Metroliner 23

Destinations

Route Map

Economy Class

Economy class is the only current class (there is no Premium Economy, Business or First Class).

Economy Class Facilities

Passengers receive a complimentary magazine onboard their flight for entertainment. This is ‘Together We Fly’ which is created by the airline for its passengers specifically. Passengers flying on the E170 and E120 aircraft will also enjoy complimentary refreshments. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase, but will not be provided free of charge.

News

17th April 2019

New Route Between Darwin and the Gold Coast

Airnorth launched flights between Darwin (DRW) and Gold Coast (OOL) on 3 April, a route which will operate via Townsville (TSV). The service will provide quick and easy connectivity between the northern Australian ports of Darwin, Townsville and the Gold Coast. The route will be operated by the carrier twice-weekly.