Alice Springs is far more than the gateway to the Red Centre. It’s a thriving outback oasis famous for the personality of its locals, fascinating ancient culture, stunning landscapes and natural wonders like the Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell ranges.
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Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Alice Springs (ASP)
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Visiting from Adelaide to Alice Springs
Flight information
Adelaide to Alice Springs
The approximate flight time for direct flights from Adelaide to Alice Springs is approximately 2 hours.
How many direct flights go to Alice Springs from Adelaide on a daily basis?
On average, there is one flight per day from Adelaide to Alice Springs, and a total of 7 flights per week.
What day of the week has more flights from Adelaide to Alice Springs?
There is one flight on every day of the week from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
When to visit
Let us help you plan your trip to Alice Springs, with an outline if the best time to visit whether it’s for a few days or a longer stay in the NT. Known as the Red Centre for good reason, the summer is particularly hot around 20 to 40 °C from December to February, with January being the wettest month. Autumn (March to May) is one of the best times to visit Alice Springs with warm days and cool nights. Average temperatures range from 12 to 27°C. To the other extreme of winter, July being the coolest month, nighttime temperatures can drop below 0°C and thick frost on the ground can resemble snow.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Alice Springs (ASP).Opens external site in a new window The airport services domestic flights only and is located 15km from the town centre. The taxi rank and shuttle service is located outside the terminal.
Arriving at Alice Springs Airport
When your Qantas flight to Alice Springs touches down, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly staff at Alice Springs Airport to get your visit to Central Australia off to the right start. It’s located 14 kilometres from the CBD, about a 15 minute drive. Once you collect your bags from the baggage collection area, there are a number of different transport options available to get you on your way. A range of retail facilities, wi-fi, services and amenities are available for visitors to use at the airport.
Getting into Alice Springs
At the airport rental cars, taxis, shuttle bus services are readily available for hire outside the terminal building.
Getting around Alice Springs
Central Alice Springs is small enough to explore on foot. Bus and taxi services are also available and it’s wise to use taxis at night for safety reasons. If you’re visiting the national parks, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, you’ll need a hire car or join a guided tour.
Departure information
Fly from Adelaide
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What is the main airport called?
Adelaide AirportOpens external site in a new window. Located 7km (3.7 miles) from the city on Andy Thomas Circuit, Adelaide Airport (ADL) is Australia's fifth busiest airport.
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* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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