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Enjoy a meal or snack every time you fly with us, as well as a range of refreshments including beer and wine.
Pack more into your trip with checked and carry-on baggage included in every fare.
Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn and use Qantas Points in Australia and around the world, and earn Status Credits on eligible flights.
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.
View our Alice Springs travel guideThe approximate flight time for direct flights from Ayers Rock to Alice Springs is approximately 50 minuites.
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. weather. Known as the Red Centre for good reason, the summer is particularly hot (20 – 40) °C from December to February, with January being the wettest month. Autumn (March – May) is one of the best times to visit Alice Springs, with warm days and cool nights. Average temperatures range from 12 - 27°. 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.
When your Qantas flight to Alice Springs touches down, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly staff at Alice Springs AirportOpens external site to get your visit to the 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.
At the airport rental cars, taxis, shuttle bus services are readily available for hire outside the terminal building.
Adelaide Metro offers an express bus service called JetExpress between the airport and the city and also offers a convenient JetBus service direct to Glenelg, West Beach and the City, servicing all stops.
Once you’ve purchased your tickets from Ayers Rock, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’re as prepared as possible for your upcoming trip.
Ayers Rock Airport (Connellan. AYQ). Located 6km from Ayers Rock Resort and 16km from Uluru. Complimentary shuttle buses meet most flights and transfer you to your accommodation. There is no taxi service available in the area. Set in the Northern Territory, Ayers Rock Airport is one of the nation’s busiest regional airports, and the main travel hub for visitors wanting to explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. There is one main terminal, which services commercial airlines, as well as private charter aircraft.
All passengers flying from Ayers Rock are allocated checked baggage. If you need extra luggage, you can purchase an additional baggage allowance online prior to departure.
All passengers flying from Ayers Rock, ensure you check-in online or via the Qantas App before you arrive at the airport from 24 hours before departure.
Fly with Qantas and enjoy a comfortable journey from take-off to touch down.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing baggage is included on all Qantas flights. Find out all you need to know about checked baggage.
If your flights were booked through a travel agency or third-party website, please contact them directly to discuss your options.If your plans have changed or you no longer wish to travel, visit Manage Booking to change your travel dates or cancel your flight and request a flight credit to use towards a future flight. Please visit our Booking changes and other options page for more information.If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, including your Classic Flight Reward booking, wait to hear from us before changing your booking. We’ll be contacting anyone whose flight has been impacted as soon as possible.
^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.
++ Status Credits are earned on eligible Qantas, Jetstar, oneworld® member and oneworld connect® airlines only - see the Airline Earning Tables and Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions for details. Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes.
+Meals, beverages, entertainment and offerings vary between flights and cabins. Alcohol offered during select flight times on select flights.
