Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ayers Rock Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
they close the shop and cafe when the last plane of the day has gone – Mary
AYQ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ayers Rock Airport.
What to Expect
Ayers Rock Airport (code: AYQ) has one small terminal that serves a few commercial routes as well as some charter flights. Amenities are limited to a few cafes and shops that operate around the day’s flight schedule. WiFi is available to help pass the time.
Sleeping in Ayers Rock Airport
The airport closes nightly, after the last flight arrives, so staying overnight is not possible. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are not a lot of hotels near Ayers Rock Airport to choose from. The nearby town of Yulara has more hotels to choose from. Here are a few:
- Outback Pioneer Hotel – Free airport and resort shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Desert Gardens Hotel – Free airport and resort shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Sails in the Desert – Free airport and resort shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Ayers Rock, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport.
Airport WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Ayers Rock Airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – There are no ATMs at this airport.
Baby Care Facilities – Yes, baby changing facilities are available.
Information Desk – Unavailable.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Unavailable.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Unavailable.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 8:00AM until the last flight arrival.
Airlines
Ayers Rock airport is served by the following airlines: Qantas • Jetstar • Virgin Australia.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies have counters in the Baggage Claim: Hertz • Thrifty • Avis.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort • Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge, Ayers Rock Resort • Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are not available.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.