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ASP Alice Springs Airport

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Alice Springs Airport (ASP) serves Alice Springs, about 12 km south of Alice Springs. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAASP
ICAOYBAS
ServesAlice Springs
From centre12 km
Non-stop8
Airlines3
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Elevation545 m

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The airport in numbers

Alice Springs Airport — facts & history

We pulled Alice Springs Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 344,191 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 933,049 in 1994.

Passengers / year
344,191
as of 2022
Peak traffic
933,049
in 1994
Elevation
545 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Alice Springs Airport to Alice Springs

The airport is about 12 km south of Alice Springs, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$27–A$44.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 minA$27–A$44
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Alice Springs Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$27–A$44 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Alice Springs ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Alice Springs Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Qantas · Tiger Airways Australia · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Alice Springs Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Alice Springs Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Alice Springs Airport to the centre of Alice Springs?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 12 km south of Alice Springs, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Alice Springs Airport to Alice Springs?
Roughly A$27–A$44 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Alice Springs Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Alice Springs Airport to Alice Springs?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Alice Springs Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Alice Springs Airport?
About 8 destinations, including Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru, Brisbane. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Alice Springs Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Alice Springs Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Alice Springs Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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