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How to get fromAyers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Darwinby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Darwin by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Ayers Rock Airport to Darwin International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane AYQ - DRW
    6h 46m
    $676–1,548

  2. Drive 1,931.1 km

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    1. Drive from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Darwincar car 1,931.1 km
    17h 58m
    $342–494

  3. Drive to Alice Springs Airport, fly to Darwin International Airport

    1. Drive from Ayers-Rock-Airport-AYQ to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)car car
    2. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane ASP - DRW
    6h 37m
    $601–1,554

  4. Fly Ayers Rock Airport to Katherine, bus

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Katherine (KTR)plane plane AYQ - KTR
    2. Take the bus from Katherine to Darwinbus bus
    21h 43m
    $2,137–5,599

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,432.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 3 times a day.

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