Perth Airport (PER) sits about 12 km east of the CBD. The thing to know is that it has two separate terminal precincts — T1/T2 and T3/T4 — a 15-minute drive apart, so which one you need really matters. Here's everything, from the people who drive it every day.
Getting to & from the airport — the local way
Perth now has an airport train, but with two precincts and a big city, the right option depends on where you're going. The honest rundown:
Private transfer & shuttle
Door-to-door, no stairs with your bags, and a driver watching your flight so a delay doesn't cost you the ride. Best for the suburbs, Fremantle or the beaches, landing late, travelling as a group, or with luggage. Our fixed fares start from $59 and never surge.
Airport Line train
The Airport Line now serves the airport (Airport Central station, near T1/T2), reaching the city in around 20 minutes. Great value for solo travellers headed near a city station — check which precinct your flight uses.
Taxi & rideshare
Ranks and rideshare zones sit at both precincts. Fine for a quick CBD trip, but meters and surge pricing add up — and there's no flight tracking if you land late.
The two precincts are a real 15-minute drive apart — arriving at the wrong one is a genuine hassle. We collect you from the correct precinct and terminal, kerbside, with your flight tracked.
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Terminals & precincts
Perth's four terminals sit in two precincts on opposite sides of the airfield:
- T1 & T2 precinct — international flights and regional/FIFO services (and some domestic).
- T3 & T4 precinct — the main domestic terminals (Qantas, Virgin and others).
The two precincts are a 15-minute drive apart. A terminal transfer shuttle runs between them every 20 minutes during the day (every 30 overnight), or you can take a taxi or transfer.
If you're connecting between an international flight (T1) and a domestic one at T3/T4, allow plenty of time for the cross-airport hop plus immigration and baggage — 90 minutes or more is sensible.
Transfer times & fixed fares from PER
Approximate driving times and our fixed one-way fares to the places travellers ask for most. No meter, no surge — the price you're quoted is the price you pay.
| Destination | Approx. drive | Distance | From (1–4 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Perth (Burswood) | ~15 min | ~9 km | $49 |
| Perth CBD & Northbridge | ~20 min | ~12 km | $59 |
| Subiaco | ~25 min | ~15 km | $69 |
| Cottesloe | ~25 min | ~18 km | $79 |
| Scarborough | ~30 min | ~22 km | $89 |
| Fremantle | ~30 min | ~22 km | $89 |
| Joondalup | ~40 min | ~35 km | $129 |
Indicative fares for illustration — live prices are confirmed in your instant quote. Larger vehicles for groups of 5–57 are available on every route.
Parking at Perth Airport
Each precinct has its own parking, for every trip length. As a rough guide:
- Short-term / premium — closest to the terminals, best for quick pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Long-term / value — cheaper daily rates with a shuttle to the terminal.
- Pre-book online — almost always cheaper booked ahead than driving up. Make sure you book at the right precinct.
For anything beyond a day or two — or with two-plus travellers — a return transfer usually beats parking plus fuel, and there's no risk of returning to the wrong precinct.
Airport lounges
A calm spot before boarding, whether you've got status, a pass, or want to pay in.
International lounges
Qantas and partner lounges, plus pay-in options, for eligible international passengers.
Qantas Club & Business
Qantas domestic lounges in the domestic precinct.
Virgin Australia Lounge
Virgin's lounge for members and eligible fares.
Cafés & bars
Food, coffee and bars across both precincts.
Hotels near the airport
Handy for an early departure, a late arrival or a FIFO changeover.
Airport hotels
Several hotels sit in the airport precinct, minutes from the terminals with shuttle links.
Crown Perth, Burswood
The riverside resort and casino complex, an easy transfer from the terminals.
Perth CBD
The full range of city hotels, a fixed-fare transfer away.
Fremantle & the coast
We transfer to any Perth hotel or address — fixed fare, door to door.
Insider tips from our drivers
The stuff you only learn from doing the run every day.
T1/T2 and T3/T4 are on opposite sides of the airport, a 15-minute drive apart. Always check which your flight uses — it's the single biggest source of airport confusion in Perth.
An international-to-domestic connection means crossing between precincts. Give yourself 90 minutes or more once you've cleared immigration and baggage.
We do plenty of early and odd-hour runs for FIFO and shift workers — 24/7, with your flight tracked so an early sign-on isn't stressful.
A pre-arranged kerbside meet-and-greet at the correct precinct beats hunting for a rank. Your driver tracks the flight and is there when you clear the doors.
