How to travel from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA), Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) is around 1,161km (722 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mount Isa Airport (ISA) → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Mount Isa (ISA).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time5h 20m
- Typical costA$1,230($830)
Qantas
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Liverpool then Brisbane and then to Mount Isa.
- Duration3 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$720($485)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Mount Isa.
- Duration4 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$445($300)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Mount Isa Airport (ISA).
- Duration10h 35m
- Distance1,161km (722 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$445 ($300) and will take around 4 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,230 ($830).
The distance between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) is around 1,161km (722 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (415 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,230 ($830).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$445 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA). We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Mount Isa (ISA). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA). It typically takes around 3 days 12h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E, Brisbane and Mount Isa. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 12h.
Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA). Buses run once a week and take around 3 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) from Alice Springs is to fly which will take 5h 35m and cost around A$1,230 ($830).
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA). Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Mount Isa (ISA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 5h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA). There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Mount Isa (ISA).
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA). The distance is around 1,161km (722 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,230 ($830).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 35m | A$1,230($830) | on demand | 3,551km (2,207 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 60m | A$1,005($675) | twice a week | 4,738km (2,944 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 20m | A$735($495) | twice a week | 4,260km (2,647 miles) |
Bus | 3 days 12h | A$720($485) | once a week | 5,873km (3,650 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 8h | A$445($300) | once a week | 6,077km (3,776 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 4 days 12h | A$680($455) | once a week | 6,100km (3,791 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | A$220($150) | on demand | 1,161km (722 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Bus companies
Centre Bush Bus
Bus Queensland
V/Line
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Journey Beyond - The Ghan