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Perth Airport Guide 2026, Transport, Parking, Terminals and Everything You Need to Know

Perth Airport guide 2026: how to get to and from Perth Airport, parking costs, terminal information, taxi, rideshare and Transperth bus options for PER.

By Perth Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Perth Airport (PER) 2026, Overview

Perth Airport (IATA: PER) is Western Australia's only major international airport and the fourth-busiest in Australia. Located 12km east of the Perth CBD, the airport has undergone a major transformation with the new Terminal 1 (international) and Terminal 2 precinct, replacing older infrastructure. Perth Airport does not have direct rail access from the city as of 2026, making road transport the primary option. The Perth Airport Rail Link project is in planning stages.

Getting to Perth Airport

Transperth Bus (Route 380), Perth's public bus service to the airport. Route 380 connects Perth Station (CBD) to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, stopping at Perth, City West, Leederville and Guildford. Adult SmartRider fare approximately $3-$4.50. Service frequency is limited, check the Transperth journey planner at transperth.wa.gov.au.
Taxi, From terminal taxi ranks. Perth CBD to Airport: approximately $35-$55. Taxis are metered; the route via Great Eastern Highway is the standard approach.
Rideshare (Uber, Ola), Designated rideshare pick-up zones at all terminals. Generally $30-$50 to the CBD.
Drive (Great Eastern Highway / Tonkin Highway), Perth CBD to airport approximately 20-35 minutes without traffic via the Roe Highway / Tonkin Highway interchange.

Perth Airport Parking 2026

Short Stay (T1 and T2), Multiple car parks at both terminal precincts. Check perthairport.com.au for current rates.
Long Stay (Shuttle Parking), Budget long-stay parking with regular shuttle transfers. Most cost-effective for stays over 3 days.

Perth Airport Terminals

Terminal 1 (T1), Qantas International and Domestic, Qantas international and domestic services.
Terminal 2 (T2), International (non-Qantas) and Virgin/Jetstar Domestic, International carriers including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Malaysian, Scoot. Virgin Australia and Jetstar domestic services.

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