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Perth Airport

Also known as: Perth International Airport, PER Airport, Perth Domestic Airport.

PER · YPPH · Perth

Airport facts

Name
Perth Airport
IATA code
PER
ICAO code
YPPH
City
Perth
Country
Australia
Coordinates
-31.9403, 115.9670
Time zone
Australia/Perth
Terminals
Four terminals in two precincts, T1/T2 and T3/T4, about a 15-minute drive apart

About Perth Airport

Perth Airport (PER) serves Perth, the capital of Western Australia, Australia. It handled about 18 million passengers in 2025, split roughly evenly between regional, interstate and international travelers. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar link Perth with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and many regional and mining towns across the state, while airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Batik Air connect it with Asia, the Gulf, Africa and New Zealand. Qantas also flies non-stop to Europe, including London and Rome.

The airport has four terminals in two precincts on opposite sides of the airfield: T1 and T2 together, and T3 and T4 together, about a 15-minute drive apart. It sits about 15 km east of the Perth city center, roughly 20 minutes by car, and the Airport Line train runs from the airport to Perth Station.

From the airport, most travelers head to the Perth CBD, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, the Swan Valley and Margaret River.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Passengers per year

About 18 million in 2025

Passenger mix

In 2025: 6.4 million regional, 6.2 million interstate, 5.4 million international

Runways

Two: 03/21 (3,452 m) and 06/24 (2,166 m)

Main airlines

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar

Location

About 15 km east of the Perth city center

Arrival tips for Perth Airport

International flights arrive at T1 or, for Qantas international services, at T3. You clear immigration first, using SmartGates if your passport is eligible. Before flying, most visitors need a visa, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor, and on arrival you hand in an Incoming Passenger Card; a digital Australia Travel Declaration is offered only on selected flights. Australia's biosecurity rules are strict, so declare all food, plant and animal products when you collect your bags and pass through customs.

Outside, taxis wait at ranks in front of each terminal, and rideshare pick-up zones are beside the arrivals halls. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall. Check which precinct you land in, because T1/T2 and T3/T4 are a 15-minute drive apart. From T1/T2, the Skybridge leads to Airport Central station for trains to the city.

Perth keeps Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8) with no daylight saving and uses the Australian dollar. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are mild and wet.

Ground transportation

The Airport Line train suits most travelers heading to central Perth from T1/T2, while a taxi or private transfer is simpler from T3/T4 or with heavy luggage.

  • Train from Airport Central (T1/T2)

    Airport Central station is linked to T1/T2 by a 280 m Skybridge with travellators, and trains reach Perth Station in about 18 minutes, every 12 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes off-peak. Trains run from about 5 am to 12:30 am, so very late arrivals need another option.

  • Bus 292 and train from T3/T4

    Route 292 runs a loop between T3/T4 and Redcliffe station on the Airport Line, with luggage space on board; from Redcliffe, trains reach Perth Station in about 15 minutes. The change adds time compared with a direct ride.

  • Taxi from Perth Airport

    Taxi ranks are in front of every terminal and operate around the clock. The ride takes about 20 minutes to the city center and about 27 minutes to Fremantle, traffic permitting.

  • Rideshare

    Rideshare pick-up zones are a short walk from each terminal's arrivals area. Wait until you have collected your bags before requesting a car.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and drives you straight to your accommodation, which helps with groups, late arrivals and trips beyond the city. It has to be arranged in advance.

  • Train to Fremantle

    Take the Airport Line to Perth Station and change to the Fremantle Line; the whole trip takes about an hour.

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Moving between terminals

  1. Terminal Transfer Bus

    Shuttle buses link the T1/T2 and T3/T4 precincts around the clock, every 20 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm and every 30 minutes overnight. The drive takes about 15 minutes, and there is no airside connection between the precincts.

  2. Qantas connecting shuttle

    Qantas and Qantas codeshare passengers can use a complimentary shuttle between T3/T4 and T1/T2 when connecting.

  3. Walking within a precinct

    T1 and T2 are about 400 m apart by walkway, and T3 and T4 are about 150 m apart in the same building complex.

  4. Taxi or rideshare

    Taxis and rideshare cars can also take you between the precincts from the terminal forecourts.

Terminals

Terminal 1

Handles most international flights plus Virgin Australia domestic flights, in separate international and domestic areas. A Skybridge links it to Airport Central train station.

Terminal 2

Handles Jetstar domestic flights and regional and intrastate services. It is a short walk from Terminal 1.

Terminal 3

Part of the Qantas precinct, with an international wing used for Qantas international flights. It sits in the same building complex as Terminal 4.

Terminal 4

The Qantas domestic terminal, where Qantas passengers check in. It is about 150 m from Terminal 3.

Airlines and destinations

The main airlines at Perth Airport.

Air Mauritius T1

Mauritius

Air New Zealand T1

Auckland

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AirAsia T1

Denpasar (Bali), Kuala Lumpur

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Alliance Airlines T2

Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Newman

ANA T1

Tokyo

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Batik Air T1

Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur

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Cathay Pacific T1

Hong Kong

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China Southern Airlines T1

Guangzhou

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Emirates T1

Dubai

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Jetstar T1

Denpasar (Bali), Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket

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Jetstar T2

Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney

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Malaysia Airlines T1

Kuala Lumpur

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Philippine Airlines T1

Manila

Qantas T3

London, Paris, Rome, Singapore, Johannesburg, Auckland

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Qantas T4

Adelaide, Brisbane, Broome, Canberra, Darwin, Exmouth, Hobart, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Melbourne, Newman, Port Hedland, Sydney

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Qatar Airways T1

Doha

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Scoot T1

Singapore

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Singapore Airlines T1

Singapore

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South African Airways T1

Johannesburg

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Thai Airways T1

Bangkok

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TransNusa T1

Denpasar (Bali)

Vietjet T1

Ho Chi Minh City

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Vietnam Airlines T1

Ho Chi Minh City

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Virgin Australia T1

Adelaide, Brisbane, Broome, Darwin, Hobart, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Melbourne, Port Hedland, Sydney, Christmas Island

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Perth Airport from the city center?

Perth Airport is about 15 km east of the Perth city center, roughly a 20-minute drive in normal traffic. From T1/T2, the Airport Line train takes about 18 minutes from Airport Central to Perth Station. From T3/T4, you take bus 292 to Redcliffe station, then a train that reaches Perth Station in about 15 minutes.

Is Perth Airport in the city of Perth?

Perth Airport is within the Perth metropolitan area, in the eastern suburbs about 15 km from the CBD. It is not in the city center itself, but it has its own stations on the Airport Line, Airport Central and Redcliffe, so you can reach central Perth by train as well as by taxi, rideshare or private transfer.

How many terminals does Perth Airport have?

Perth Airport has four terminals arranged in two precincts. T1 and T2 sit together and handle most international flights, Virgin Australia, Jetstar domestic and regional services. T3 and T4 form the Qantas precinct. The two precincts are on opposite sides of the airfield, about a 15-minute drive apart, so check your terminal before you travel.

Which terminal does my airline use at Perth Airport?

Most international airlines, including Jetstar's international flights, and Virgin Australia use T1. Jetstar domestic flights and many regional services use T2. Qantas runs its domestic flights from T4 and its international flights, such as London and Singapore, from the international wing of T3. Confirm the terminal on your booking, as some flights switch terminals.

How do I get between T1/T2 and T3/T4 at Perth Airport?

A Terminal Transfer Bus links the two precincts around the clock, every 20 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm and every 30 minutes overnight. The drive takes about 15 minutes. Qantas and codeshare passengers can use a complimentary Qantas shuttle, and taxis and rideshare cars also run between the precincts from the terminal forecourts.

Are there taxis at Perth Airport?

Yes. Taxi ranks are in front of every terminal at Perth Airport and operate 24 hours a day. A taxi to the Perth city center takes about 20 minutes and to Fremantle about 27 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis are the simplest option late at night, when trains have stopped running.

Can I take the train from Perth Airport to the city?

Yes. The Airport Line connects Airport Central station, reached from T1/T2 by a 280 m Skybridge, with Perth Station in about 18 minutes. Trains run every 12 minutes at peak and every 15 minutes off-peak, from about 5 am to 12:30 am. From T3/T4, take bus 292 to Redcliffe station first.

Is Uber available at Perth Airport?

Yes. Rideshare services such as Uber operate at Perth Airport, with dedicated pick-up zones a short walk from each terminal's arrivals area. It is best to request your car after you have collected your bags. The drive to the city center takes about 20 minutes, similar to a taxi.

What do I need to enter Australia at Perth Airport?

Most visitors need a visa, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitor, arranged before flying. On arrival you hand in an Incoming Passenger Card; a digital Australia Travel Declaration is available only on selected flights. Eligible e-passport holders can use SmartGates, and you must declare food, plant and animal products at biosecurity.

How do I get from Perth Airport to Fremantle?

Fremantle is about a 27-minute drive from Perth Airport by taxi, rideshare or private transfer. By public transport, take the Airport Line to Perth Station and change to the Fremantle Line; the full trip takes about an hour. Fremantle is also where many travelers continue by ferry to Rottnest Island.

What time zone is Perth in and what currency is used?

Perth uses Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8) all year, with no daylight saving, so it is two or three hours behind Sydney depending on the season. The currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). Perth has a Mediterranean-style climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

How busy is Perth Airport?

Perth Airport handled about 18 million passengers in 2025, its busiest year on record. Around 6.4 million were regional travelers, 6.2 million interstate and 5.4 million international. Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar carry most domestic traffic, while more than 20 international airlines connect Perth with Asia, the Gulf, Africa, Europe and New Zealand.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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