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How to get fromUluru to Airlie Beachby car, plane, or bus

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

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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
    $491–709

  2. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AYQ - HTI
    20h 59m
    $912–4,124

  3. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AYQ - PPP
    19h 36m
    $545–1,730

  4. Fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AYQ - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    13h 57m
    $591–1,634

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$711Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Uluru to Airlie Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,739.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 39m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) 4 times a day.

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