Perth International Airport (PER)

Overview

Nestled on the outskirts of Perth in Western Australia, Perth Airport has a range of passenger facilities and amenities. The domestic terminals are slightly closer to central Perth, and the International terminal a few miles further out of town.

The airport is modestly sized, and has been criticised for being slightly run-down. In recent years, Perth Airport has seen an increase in passenger flow, so if you're flying at peak times, expect queues and plan accordingly.

Location

The airport is located seven miles (12km) from Perth's city centre.

Getting to the city

An Airport-City Shuttle meets domestic and international arrivals and services the city and many hotels. There is also a regular shuttle service to Fremantle and Scarborough, and bus 37 runs a service to the city centre from the domestic terminals. Taxis are available outside both the Domestic and International terminals, and a trip from the International terminal to Perth city will cost approximately A$33.

Time

GMT +8.

Contacts

Tel: +61 (0)8 9478 8888.

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz and Europcar are all represented at the airport.

Transfer between terminals

A bus service links the international and domestic terminals daily.

Facilities

Facilities include a selection of bars and restaurants, various retail stores and a duty-free shop. ATMs and bureaux de change are also available. There is also an information centre, Internet access, mobile phone rental, showers and a post office. Wireless Internet access is available at Terminals 1 and 3. Access to all terminal facilities is provided for disabled visitors.

Parking

Short-term parking at Perth Airport is located right in front of the terminal. The first 20 minutes are free, thereafter it costs AUD 4 for 30 minutes, AUD 9 for two hours and AUD 1 per hour after that. There are a number of long-term lots, all connected to the terminal via free shuttle buses.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.perthairport.net.au

Airlines

Flights to Perth Airport can be booked by most regional and international carriers including Thai Airways, Virgin Australia, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, South African Airways and Emirates.

Internet

Wi-fi is available throughout most of the airport. The service provider, Azure, allows users to pay online.

Business Lounges

Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Emirates and Malaysian Airlines all offer lounges in the International Terminal. Virgin Blue and Alliance Airlines have a lounge in Terminal 3. There are no conference facilities or business centres at the airport, but the Comfort Inn Bel Eyre Hotel is only one mile (2km) from the airport and boasts a fully-equipped business centre.

Perth International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.