Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Connellan Airport (AYQ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Flights from MEL to AYQ start at 08:00 — the first with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 12:40 with Virgin Australia Regional. Overall, you can take your pick of 43 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MEL to AYQ flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Uluru (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a cinch with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
With an impressive 86.05% of services landing on schedule, Jetstar has the best on-time record for MEL to AYQ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and AYQ:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Connellan Airport (AYQ)
P5,411 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport flight. A return flight starts at P10,782. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to AYQ by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to AYQ.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
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Arriving at Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Travel at your own speed with a Connellan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Uluru and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Connellan Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Connellan Airport (AYQ) to central Uluru
From Connellan Airport, Uluru is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Connellan Airport (AYQ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Uluru in March.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Connellan Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Uluru, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to AYQ in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Uluru has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Uluru, a visit to Alice Springs will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Alice Springs Desert Park, Alice Springs Reptile Centre and Watch This Space.
Next stop? Head off for Gillen. It's located about 338 kilometres north-east of Uluru and home to highlights like Roberts Park.