25-Minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta Helicopter Flight

See both rock formations from the air in one flight

A 25-minute helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta departing from Ayers Rock Resort, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The pilot provides live commentary through headsets as you circle both landmarks. All passengers must be able to step onto the helicopter skid and lift each knee to waist height to board safely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta

• Fly over Uluru
• Fly over Kata Tjuta
• View Ayers Rock Resort

The experience

Twenty-five minutes in the air covers ground no road trip can match. The helicopter departs from Ayers Rock Resort with a professional pilot who narrates the flight, and you hear every word through headsets built into your seat. Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere inside the resort is included, so the only thing you arrange is showing up at the departure time.

Uluru appears first: the monolith rises from the flat desert floor in a way that photographs never quite capture from ground level. The flight then swings toward Kata Tjuta, the cluster of domed rock formations that most visitors miss entirely because they sit 50 kilometers away. Seeing both in a single flight means you get the scale of the landscape instead of just one landmark.

Boarding requires you to step onto the helicopter skid and lift each knee to waist height, then push yourself into the cabin using your leg strength, staff cannot assist. If you can manage that movement safely, the flight itself is suitable for all fitness levels. Infants can ride on an adult's lap, and small children can travel in a pram or stroller up to the aircraft.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ayers Rock Resort accommodations.
• headsets to hear the pilot's live commentary clearly.
• professional pilot and guide.
• approximately 25 minutes of flight time over both Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day20 departure times: the first at 09:15, the last at 16:35

Book up to10h before

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Professional Helicopter Services

Is this one for you?At 25 minutes, this flight fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time for ground-level exploration of Uluru or a visit to the resort. If you want to see both Uluru and Kata Tjuta without driving between them, the helicopter is the only way to do it in a single outing.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual flight time over Uluru and Kata Tjuta?

The helicopter flight lasts approximately 25 minutes in the air, circling both Uluru and Kata Tjuta with live commentary from the pilot.

What's included in the price of this helicopter tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation within Ayers Rock Resort, the 25-minute flight, headsets to hear the guide clearly, and a professional pilot who provides live commentary on board are all included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the helicopter?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off from all hotels located within Ayers Rock Resort is included, so you don't need to arrange separate transport.

What is Kata Tjuta and why is it worth seeing from the air?

Kata Tjuta is a striking cluster of domed rock formations located about 50 kilometers from Uluru. Seeing it from the helicopter shows you the scale and geography of the landscape that ground-level visits to Uluru alone cannot reveal.

Can I bring my baby or small child on this flight?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult's lap during the flight, and small children can travel in a pram or stroller up to the aircraft. All passengers must be able to safely board and exit the helicopter by stepping onto the skid and lifting each knee to waist height.