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PER

Perth Airport

Perth, Australia

Where to start
Uber / Taxi

Western Australia's main international airport, about 12 km east of Perth CBD. There is no direct train link, but Transperth buses serve the airport. Uber and taxis are the most practical options.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient and quick transfer to Perth CBD

AvailabilityWidely available
Pickup NoteRideshare pickup zone outside the terminal. Follow signs.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app option

AvailabilityAt the rank
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Perth Airport Connect Bus

shuttle

Budget connection to Perth CBD

AvailabilityRegular service during operating hours
Pickup NoteBus stop outside the terminal. Connects to Perth CBD Esplanade Busport.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Perth Airport — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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DiDi

rideshare

Often more affordable than Uber in Perth

AvailabilityAvailable in Perth
Pickup NoteFollow DiDi app instructions to the rideshare pickup zone.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber is widely available at Perth Airport. Pickup from the designated rideshare zone.

Taxi

Licensed taxis from the official rank outside arrivals. Black & White Cabs and Swan Taxis are the main operators.

Shuttle

Perth Airport Connect (bus) connects to Perth CBD and the Esplanade Busport.

Transit

Transperth buses 40 and 380 serve the airport but require transfers and are slow. Uber is more practical.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Airport Line train connects PER to central Perth in ~18 min — opened 2022, direct rail link.
  • Uber, Ola, DiDi all work at PER — pickup at designated zone outside arrivals.
  • Taxi from PER to central Perth is metered.
  • Late-night taxi availability is reliable but rideshare surges around 11 PM-2 AM weekends.
  • Australian airport taxis at PER have an airport access fee passed to the rider — built into the fare quote.