There are 3 ways to get from Uluru to Emerald by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Emerald Airport
best- Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane AYQ - EMD
8h 50m$814–2,835Drive 2,220.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Uluru to Emeraldcar 2,220.3 km
34h$402–580Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane AYQ - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emeraldcar
11h 43m$1,126–3,962
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uluru to Emerald is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 34h.
The fastest way to get from Uluru to Emerald is to fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $800 - $2,900.
The distance between Uluru and Emerald is 1783 km. The road distance is 2220.3 km.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Uluru to Emerald, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Uluru to Emerald is 2220 km. It takes approximately 34h to drive from Uluru to Emerald.
There are 24+ hotels available in Emerald.
What companies run services between Uluru, NT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Jetstar fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Emerald Airport via Cairns, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,000
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,700
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Moranbah Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,800
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Moranbah Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,700
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