
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virgin Australia | 12:50 | 15:40 | Melbourne (MEL) | Uluru (AYQ) | Book flight |
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), also known as Connellan Airport, is the gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory. It sits at Yulara, about a 20-minute drive from Uluru itself, and handles roughly 350,000-400,000 passengers a year. AYQ is a domestic-only airport; there is no international service here.
Qantas flies to Cairns and Sydney, while Jetstar connects Ayers Rock to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Virgin Australia previously served the airport but suspended its route in 2020.
Because Ayers Rock is a leisure destination rather than a hub, routes are limited to the handful of major eastern Australian cities above. For fares and schedules on these routes, check Traveloka's dedicated flight pages, which cover route pricing in more depth than this overview.
AYQ has a single small terminal, with quick check-in and security typical of a low-traffic regional airport.
There is no public bus service at AYQ. Resort shuttle buses run between the airport and the hotels at Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara, and taxis and rental cars are also available for onward travel to Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Facilities are basic, reflecting the airport's remote location: a small café, a gift shop, free Wi-Fi and car rental desks. There are no lounges or duty-free shops.
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