Perth International Airport (PER)

Overview

Nestled on the outskirts of Perth in Western Australia, Perth Airport has a decent 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

Bus 37 runs daily from Terminals 3 and 4 to the Esplanade Bus Port, Victoria Park Transfer Station and Belmont Forum shopping centre. The journey takes approximately 55 minutes. Bus 40 runs daily to Great Eastern via Esplanande Bus Port and Victoria Park Transfer Station.

Time

GMT +8.

Contacts

Tel: +61 (0)8 9478 8888.

Car rental

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

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the terminals, and a trip to central Perth will cost approximately A$38.

Transfer between terminals

A free shuttle bus links all four terminals, operating 24 hours a day.

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 and mobile phone rental. Access to all terminal facilities is provided for disabled visitors.

Parking

Short-term parking is free for the first 10 minutes, then charged at A$5.20 for 30 minutes, A$9 for 60 minutes, A$13 for two hours, up to A$2.50 per hour thereafter and A$45 per day. Long-term parking is about A$24.50 per day for the first three days, and A$11 per day thereafter.

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

Free wifi is available throughout the airport.

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