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There are 4 ways to get from Uluru to Airlie Beach by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive  2,739.5 km

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    1. Drive from Uluru to Airlie Beachcar car 2,739.5 km
    27h 39m
    $568–820

  2. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AYQ - HTI
    22h 49m
    $1,101–2,287

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AYQ - PPP
    24h 46m
    $694–1,673

  4. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AYQ - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    12h 57m
    $681–2,665

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$770Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,739.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 39m

What companies run services between Uluru, NT, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 6 times a week.

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