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JAD Perth Jandakot Airport

Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD) serves Perth, about 16 km south of Perth. 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.

IATAJAD
ICAOYPJT
ServesPerth
From centre16 km
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Elevation30 m

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The airport in numbers

Perth Jandakot Airport — facts & history

We pulled Perth Jandakot Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1963
63 years ago
Elevation
30 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Perth Jandakot Airport to Perth

The airport is about 16 km south of Perth, about 34 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$35–A$56.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~24 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~34 minA$35–A$56
Private transfer~34 minfixed upfront
Car rental~34 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Perth Jandakot Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Perth ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Perth Jandakot 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 Perth Jandakot 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 Perth Jandakot Airport to the centre of Perth?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 16 km south of Perth, about 34 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Perth Jandakot Airport to Perth?
Roughly A$35–A$56 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Perth Jandakot Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Perth Jandakot Airport to Perth?
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 Perth Jandakot 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.
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 Perth Jandakot 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 Perth Jandakot Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026