Are there any direct flights from Perth to Uluru?

There are no longer any direct flights from Perth to Uluru – the QantasLink flights to Ayers Rock Airport ended in 2012. The best Perth to Uluru flight options require a connection in either Adelaide or Alice Springs.

Direct flights from Perth to Uluru would be extremely handy for overseas visitors exploring Australia. Uluru is one of the country’s iconic destinations, and Perth is an increasingly popular entry point.

This is partly because Perth is the closest entry point for much of Europe and Asia, and partly because it is currently the only Australian airport with direct flights from London.

This once-in-a-lifetime dune-top dinner experience, with special stargazing session included, is our top Uluru recommendation.

But are there any direct flights from Perth to Uluru?

5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special

Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.

QantasLink direct flights from Perth to Uluru

Alas, there are no direct flights from Perth to Uluru. This hasn’t always been the case, but the direct route operated by QantasLink was dropped in 2012. The airline claimed the route to Ayers Rock Airport in Yulara wasn’t financially sustainable, and not enough people were using it.

DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅

✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.

How to get Uluru from Perth?

If you want to get from Uluru to Perth, you’re going to have to go the long way. The Perth to Uluru drive is something that only masochists are going to take on.

The best option, therefore, is to fly with Qantas to either Adelaide or Alice Springs, and make the connection to Ayers Rock Airport from there.

8 great Uluru experiences to book before you arrive

1. Understand Uluru’s caves, bulges, gullies and spiritual stories on a guided base walk.
2. Be awe-struck by the changing colours on a SUNRISE tour.
3. Eat great food on a dune top, and enjoy an expert-guided stargazing session during a once-in-a-lifetime desert dune-top dinner.
4. See an entirely different kind of dramatic outback scenery on Kings Canyon day trip.
5. Do a lap of Uluru by Segway.
6. See the big picture on an outback helicopter flight.
7. See Australia’s most spectacular light show – the Field of Light at sunrise.
8. Admire the colour-shifting giant rock domes on a Kata-tjuta sunset trip.

Which Uluru accommodation should I book?

Let’s not sugar-coat it: Accommodation at Uluru is expensive. Specialist Australian accommodation website Wotif lists Uluru accommodation for from $300. Check the top deals page to search through the options.

However, if you stay for three nights rather than two, hefty discounts tend to kick in.

The Uluru accommodation options are designed with different target markets in mind. Book which one fits you best.

For the lowest prices: Ayers Rock Campground.
For best quality: Sails in the Desert.
For families and self-caterers: Emu Walk Apartments.
For mid-range solidity: Desert Gardens.

The Uluru Sunset, taken from a helicopter. Photo courtesy of Tourism NT.

The best places to stay in Perth

You can check out deals on a wide range of Perth accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.

The swankiest address in town: COMO The Treasury.
The cool, fun one in the centre of the action: The Alex.
For quality apartments next to Kings Park: Quest Kings Park.
For quality apartments by the beach: Seashells Scarborough.
On a backpacker budget: Spinners Hostel.