Cheap Flights to Derby Airport
Traveling to the Kimberley? Discover flights to Derby Airport (DRB), a small regional airport that connects the West Kimberley town of Derby with Broome and the rest of Western Australia.
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Derby Airport serves the town of Derby in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, about nine kilometres southeast of the town. The airport is operated by the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley and has a main sealed runway of around 1,700 metres. It supports regional passenger flights, charter and scenic flights, and Royal Flying Doctor Service operations, and it has been used for aviation since the 1920s.
Airport code
DRB (ICAO: YDBY)
Location
Derby, Western Australia, Australia
Airlines serving
Aviair
Popular Routes to and from Derby
The link to Broome anchors Derby’s schedule, connecting travelers to onward flights to Perth and other cities.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional
Broome
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Derby. The best times to visit are typically during the dry season from May through October, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those periods, as regional aircraft have limited seats.
About Derby
Derby is a remote town on the edge of King Sound in the West Kimberley, known for some of the largest tides in Australia and for landmarks such as the Boab Prison Tree. It is a base for scenic flights over Horizontal Falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago, and for road trips along the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.
Things to Know When Flying Into Derby
Aviair operates flights between Derby and Broome, scheduled several days a week to connect with services to Perth.
The Derby to Broome flight takes under an hour, saving travelers a long drive of roughly 220 kilometres.
There are no international flights from Derby; travelers connect through Broome or Perth.
Derby Airport in Western Australia is not related to the city of Derby in England, so check the location when booking.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Aviair operates scheduled regional flights between Derby and Broome, where passengers can connect onward to Perth and other destinations.
Broome is the main scheduled route from Derby, with flights several days a week timed to connect with services to Perth.
Derby Airport (DRB) is in Derby, Western Australia, in the Kimberley region. It is not related to the city of Derby in England.
No, there are no international flights from Derby. Travelers connect through Broome or Perth for onward domestic and international flights.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with the best times to visit typically during the dry season from May through October.
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