Visitors to Perth by air will find Perth (PER) Airport is located about 12 km / 7.5 miles from central Perth. This important, international airport offers efficient service and Perth (PER) Airport contains the facilities that are expected of modern airports in Australia.

Perth (PER) Airport easy to reach by air from the major international airports throughout the world, including Europe, South-East Asia and Africa, making this one of Australia's premier airports.

 

Both international and domestic flights are handled by Perth (PER) airport, which contains two large airport terminal buildings. Large numbers of passengers arrive and depart each day in Perth. The airport is served by major international airlines, including Air New Zealand, Air Mauritius, Singapore Airlines, Air Paradise, Western Australian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Qantas Airways, South African Airways, Virgin Blue and Skywest.

Airport buses, car rental and hire, taxis and limousines are some of the ground transportation services offered by Perth (PER) airport. Shuttle bus companies also provide a good, efficient service with buses travelling between Perth (PER) Airport and the suburbs and the regional areas around Perth and Western Australia (WA).
 
Conference and business facilities are not offered at Perth (PER) Airport but the nearby Comfort Inn Bel Eyre Hotel (Tel: 61 8 9277 2733) is located next to Perth (PER) Airport and houses conference facilities which can accommodate over 100 people. It also offers various business facilities which include fax machines, overhead projectors, screens, flip charts and audio-visual equipment.

 

There are a number of hotels in and around the Perth area of Western Australia (WA), however there are none actually on-site at Perth (PER) Airport. The Comfort Inn Bel Eyre (Tel: 61 8 9277 2733), is situated just 2 km / 1 mile from Perth (PER) Airport. Other hotels reasonably close to Perth (PER) Airport include Mounts Bay Waters Airport Hotel (Tel: 61 8 00 62 6 822), Hyatt Regency Perth Hotel (Tel: 61 8 9225 1234), the InterContinental Burswood Resort Hotel (Tel: 61 8 93627777) and the Sheraton Perth Hotel (Tel: 61 8 9224 7777).

Perth, in Western Australia (WA), offers many tourist attractions, which include the Perth Town Hall, Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Swan Bell Tower, The Perth Concert Hall, The Parliament House, His Majesty's Theatre, Saint George's Cathedral, the Aquarium of Western Australia (WA), Perth Zoo and the Botanic Gardens.

Address
Perth Airport,
Westralia Airports Corporation Pty Ltd,
PO Box 6, Cloverdale,
WA 6985,
Australia
Airport Code
PER

Telephone
(0)8 9478 8888

Fax
(0)8 9277 7537

E-mail
perthairport@wac.com.au

Website
www.perthairport.com

Terminal Information
There are two terminals at Perth (PER) airport, both of which serve a number of airlines. An airport bus service is provided to transfer passengers between both terminals and operates between 05:00 and 17:00. Perth (PER).
For more information on terminal transfers, contact the Ground Transport Services (tel: (0)8 9229 8811).

Airport T1 Domestic Terminal is located on the western side of the airport and serves many domestic Australian and international airlines, such as Qantas Airway, Skywest and Virgin Blue.

Perth Airport T2 International Terminal is located on the opposite (eastern) side of Perth (PER) Airport (PER) and has four floors. Main airlines which use Perth (PER) Airport's International Terminal include Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Paradise, Western Australian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, National Jet Systems, Qantas Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines , South African Airways and Thai Airways International.
Time Zone
GMT + 8

Country Code
61

Driving Directions
Directions to Perth Airport (PER) Domestic Terminal from Perth city centre:
The Domestic Terminal at Perth (PER) Airport  is situated 11 km / 7 miles from Perth city centre and
has good connections to Perth's road network. Perth (PER) airport is signposted well on major roads outside of Perth.
Travel eastwards along the Great Eastern Highway from Perth city centre. Take a right turn at Brearley Avenue and follow the signs for Perth (PER) Airport's Domestic Terminal building.
It is a good idea to obtain a street map for driving to Perth (PER) Airport from Perth city centre.

Driving from Perth (PER) Airport into Perth city centre by car will take about 20 minutes, depending upon traffic but during rush hours (07:30 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00) you should give yourself plenty of extra time for the inevitable traffic delays.
Directions to Perth Airport (PER) International Terminal from Perth city centre:

The International Terminal at Perth Airport (PER) can be found 15 km / 9 miles from Perth city centre and has good connections to Perth's road network and. Perth (PER) airport is signposted well  on major roads outside of Perth
Travel eastwards along the Great Eastern Highway from Perth city centre and take a left turn on to the Tonkin Highway heading in a north-easterly direction before turning left at Horrie-Miller Drive.
It is a good idea to obtain a street map for driving to Perth (PER) Airport from Perth city centre.
Driving from Perth (PER) Airport into Perth city centre by car will take about 30 minutes, depending upon traffic but during rush hours (07:30 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00) you should give yourself plenty of extra time for the inevitable traffic delays.

 

Car Rental
Perth (PER) Airport offers an excellent choice of major car rental companies for those wanting to rent a car when they arrive in Perth, Western Australia (WA). Car rental companies available at Perth (PER) Airport are listed below.

Perth is a major tourist destination in Western Australia (WA) and it is therefore advised that you reserve your car rental in advance and before you arrive at Perth (PER) airport. Directions out of Perth (PER) Airport are provided by all of the airport's car rental companies, together with all of the relevant information and documentation about the use and return of the vehicle. Perth (PER) Airport rental cars are grouped as economy and compact or intermediate, and all come equipped with air conditioning fitted as standard.

The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Perth Airport (PER):

Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxi ranks are situated outside the Domestic and International terminals and  travellers may be required to pay their fare in advance. The same fare applies for either a single person or a group. Bus: There is an Airport-City shuttle, operated by MYMA (tel: (0)8 9475 2999), which runs between the airport’s two terminals and the city; stops are located near hotels, motels and hostels in Perth. The daily Fremantle Airport Shuttle service (tel: (0)8 9335 1614) to Fremantle, a suburb of Perth, is also available.

Car Parking
There are large parking areas at both the Domestic and International terminals, directly in front of the terminal buildings, with both short- and long-term parking available. Secure, undercover car parking is available at the Domestic Terminal Fast Track facility in Car Park 1 and 2, with short-term and long-term rates available.
Information and Help Desks.

Perth (PER) airport's tourism houses a useful self-help information centre, which can be found on the ground floor of the airport's International Terminal building. It provides a range of useful information about Perth (PER) Airport such as directions, travel to and from Perth (PER) Airport, general tourist information about Perth and Western Australia (WA) and local weather conditions. Airline flight arrival and departure times are also available.

Airport Facilities
Shops, Duty-Free and Retail Outlets
Superb shopping facilities are located throughout Perth (PER) Airport's Domestic and International Terminal buildings. There is a large selection of shops at Perth (PER) Airport open daily. The main airport shops retail goods such as cd’s, swimwear, food, men and women's clothes, fashion accessories, mobile phones and travel goods. There are a number of duty-free shops, selling a wide range of duty-free merchandise, such as wines, spirits, beers, cigarettes, cosmetics and jewellery.

 
Bars, Cafés and Restaurants
There are many places to eat at Perth (PER) Airport, including a good selection of airport cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, wine bars and outlets of fast food. A wide choice of Australian and international cuisine is on offer, including light snacks such as pastries and cakes. The restaurants and bars are to be found mainly in the International Terminal building at Perth (PER) Airport, with some having superb views of the surrounding area and distant city of Perth. There are also a number of vending machines placed conveniently throughout Perth (PER) Airport and which dispense confectionery and basic refreshments.

Disabled Facilities
Travellers with disabilities and special needs have full access to facilities at Perth (PER) airport. These facilities for the disabled include ramps, access for wheelchairs, extra- wide lifts and elevators to all floors within the airport's terminals. Disabled toilets and showers for disabled travellers are also provided. Wheelchairs are also available from all airlines at Perth (PER) Airport.

 

Other Facilities
Other facilities offered at Perth (PER) Airport include customer service airport officers, first aid and medical facilities, a lost luggage service, public telephones, a designated area for smokers, fast Internet access, self-help passenger information areas, bathrooms with showers and baby changing facilities, a children's crèche , drinking water fountains, a prayer room, public airline viewing areas and luggage trolleys. All of these can be found within Perth (PER) Airport's Domestic and International Terminal buildings.

Money and communications: There are several bureaux de change open daily for all flights, some of which also offer travel insurance; ATMs and telephones are located throughout the International Terminal. Mobile phone hire is available. Internet access machines are located on the ground floor, first floor and Departures lounge of the International Terminal. Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, bars and cafés in the International Terminal, including a pub and wine bar. Shopping: An extensive range of duty-free goods is available in the International Terminal. Luggage: Lost property service (tel: (0)8 9478 8503) and left-luggage storage facilities are available at the International Terminal (tel: (0)8 9477 1088). Other facilities: There are showers and baby change rooms throughout the terminal. Ambulances and a first aid service can be arranged by the airport’s control centre (tel: (0)8 9478 8572 or 9478 8573).

Quick checklist of facilities at Perth (PER) airport.