Cheap Flights from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock from AU$ 479

Yulara or Uluru, a famous natural landmark in Australia, is also known as Ayers Rock. It is a monolithic sandstone formation located in the south of the Northern Territory in central Australia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Anangu, who are the Aboriginal people of the area. The surrounding area of the rock formation has numerous springs, rock caves, waterholes, and ancient paintings. Yulara is one of the most famous natural landmarks of Australia and is notable for its changing color at different times of year and day. 

Tip: Popular months to visit are May to October when the weather is cooler. 

Getting to Ayers Rock/Uluru

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) is also known as Connellan Airport is located near Yulara, 20 minutes away from Uluru/Ayers Rock. There are numerous flights from Alice Springs to Yulara. For a direct flight to Yulara see flights by Qantas airlines. For options of a cheap flight from Alice Springs, see flights by Qantas Airlines and Virgin Australia Airlines.

Tip: Book tickets well in advance if traveling in April/May when the famous Tjunga Festival and Uluru Camel Cup takes place to get the best prices and discounts.

What to see in Ayers Rock/Uluru?    

The natural wonderland of Yulara or Ayers Rock is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets when the rock formation glows red. Yulara/ Uluru is considered to be one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, due to this changing of colors. The Ayers Rock is not only significant for its natural beauty or surrounding picture sequence landscapes but also hold cultural and spiritual importance to the local Aboriginal people, the Anangu. 

The best activity to do at Uluru is to take a Base Walk. One can join a guided tour and hear the incredible stories of the Dreamtime. Explore the incredible rock art sites, natural flora and fauna, relax beside the tranquil waterholes, hidden caves and relax under a magnificent Sheoak tree. 

Enjoy the camel tour on the red sands of central Australia. There are sunrise and sunset camel tours also available. 

Tip: Don’t attempt to climb the Uluru. It is dangerous, and also the local custom/people hold the rock scared.    

Shop and Dine in Ayers Rock/Uluru :

Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Culture Centre to know about the Anangu culture and see the crafts of local artists. At the center is located the Maruku Retail gallery, from where one can purchase Maruku arts and crafts items like woven baskets, woodworks(punu) or traditional paintings. Enjoy dinner under the canopy of stars in the deep desert with the backdrop of Uluru and Kata Tjuta at the Ayers Rock Resort. 

Tip: Visit the Field of Light Installation in the evening.

There are many Alice Springs to Yulara flights throughout the day, so customize your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Alice Springs-Yulara flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. 

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