Perth – the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia – sits along the Swan River on the Swan Coastal Plain, a narrow strip between the Indian Ocean and the city, and to the east is bordered by a low escarpment called the Darling Scarp.
Perth is geographically closer to Jakarta, Indonesia than to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Canberra.
The most convenient route to Perth is by air to Perth Airport (PER) located about 12km (7.4mi) east of the city centre.
Alternatively, the Indian Pacific rail service connects Perth with Adelaide and Sydney once a week in each direction.
We answer the most commonly asked questions (FAQs) about how to get to Perth.
The following are the most convenient flights to Perth Airport (PER).
Within Australia: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Scoot Tigerair operate frequent daily direct flights to Perth.
Adelaide to Perth is 3 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Brisbane to Perth is 5 hrs 35 min, direct flight
Canberra to Perth is 4 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Darwin to Perth is 3 hrs 55 min, direct flight
Melbourne to Perth is 4 hrs, direct flight
Sydney to Perth is 5 hrs 50 min, direct flight
From New Zealand: Air New Zealand offers the most convenient daily direct flights to Perth.
Auckland to Perth is 7 hrs 30 min, direct flight
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Scoot Tigerair operate the most convenient daily flights to Perth.
Singapore to Perth is 5 hrs 10 min, direct flight
From China: Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines offer the most convenient flights to Perth.
Hong Kong to Perth is 7 hrs 45 min, direct flight
Beijing to Perth is 13 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Shanghai to Perth is 11 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
From United Kingdom: British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas offer the most convenient daily flights to Perth.
London to Perth is 16 hrs 45 min, direct flight
Manchester to Perth is 20 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From France: Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Emirates and Qantas offer the most convenient daily flights to Perth.
Paris to Perth is 18 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
From Germany: Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Scoot Tigerair offer the most convenient flights to Perth.
Berlin to Perth is 18 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Perth is 18 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Frankfurt to Perth is 18 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Perth is 19 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Munich to Perth is 18 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
From United States: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, British Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Atlantic offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Perth.
Atlanta to Perth is 27 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Perth is 25 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Perth is 25 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Perth is 24 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Perth is 24 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Perth is 20 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Perth is 20 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer the most convenient daily scheduled flights to Perth.
Toronto to Perth is 24 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Perth is 25 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Perth is 21 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Perth Airport (PER) is located about 12km (7.4mi) east of the city centre.
Transperth operates bus routes from each of the four airport terminals to Perth CBD, taking about 31 minutes, every 20 minutes. Privately operated on-demand shuttle buses are also available, taking around 14 minutes.
Taxis and hire cars are also available. Hotels will meet passengers by prior arrangement.
UK, USA and Canadian nationals must have a passport valid for intended period of stay. A visa is required, except for those with Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). New Zealand citizens are granted a Special Category Visa on arrival.
See the sights by walking, hiring a bicycle or cruising the Swan River.
Perth has an integrated and extensive public transport system, including trains, buses and ferries operated by Transperth. Perth provides zero-fare bus and train trips around the city centre in the so-called 'Free Transit Zone'.
Latest update: How to get to Perth: 12 September, 2025
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