NT has 627 virus cases as visitors return

It comes after the airline recently decided to continue using the Top End as the departure point for direct flights to London in the first half of 2022.

Tourism Minister Natasha Fyles said the Territory's management of the pandemic had put it in a strong position to welcome the return of international visitors.

"This will be an economic shot in the arm for tourism businesses who have been doing it incredibly tough over the past two years," she said.

"We will continue to support the tourism industry and business with a suite of support and marketing measures positioning the Northern Territory as the perfect place to visit and explore."

NT Health officials said 123 people remained in hospital with COVID-19, including three in intensive care.

There are 6106 active infections.