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PER Perth International Airport

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Perth International Airport (PER) serves Perth, about 10 km east 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.

IATAPER
ICAOYPPH
ServesPerth
From centre10 km
Non-stop38
Airlines27
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Elevation20 m

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The airport in numbers

Perth International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Perth International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 17M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1938
88 years ago
Passengers / year
17M
as of 2024
Elevation
20 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Perth International Airport to Perth

The airport is about 10 km east of Perth, about 21 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$23–A$37.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 minA$23–A$37
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Perth International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$23–A$37 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 Perth ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Perth International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 38 destinations, operated by 27 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Virgin Australia · Qantas · Air New Zealand · Jetstar Airways · Emirates · American Airlines · Tiger Airways Australia · Garuda Indonesia · Malaysia Airlines · Ethiopian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Perth International 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.

Sailing from here?

Perth International Airport is the airport nearest Fremantle (Perth)'s cruise terminal. Cruises from Fremantle (Perth) — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Perth International Airport

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

Rates in Perth shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Perth International 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 10 km east of Perth, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Perth International Airport to Perth?
Roughly A$23–A$37 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Perth International 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 International 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 International 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 Perth International Airport?
About 38 destinations, including Singapore, Melbourne, Denpasar, Sydney. 27 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 Perth International 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 International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Perth International 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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