There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert by bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alice Springs to YularaDocker River
6h 51m$146–202Drive 425.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert425.1 km
4h 12m$82–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alice Springs-ASP to Sails in the Desert425.1 km
4h 12mFly
- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)ASP - AYQ
19h 52m$681–1,722
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $120.
The distance between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Sails in the Desert is 479 km. The road distance is 425.1 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $140 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $650 - $1,800 and takes 19h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sails in the Desert.
There are six+ hotels available in Sails in the Desert.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Sails in the Desert. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Alice Springs Airport (ASP), Australia and Sails in the Desert, NT, Australia?
Centre Bush Bus operates a bus from Alice Springs to Yulara twice a week. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Airnorth, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,700
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Adelaide, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,700
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Adelaide, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Adelaide, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Adelaide, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,700
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Alice Springs-ASP to Sails in the Desert
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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