Perth Airport (PER) serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 10 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Perth by Bus, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Ola.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Perth Airport (PER) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from PER airport to downtown

Overview of all airport transfers to the City Center (Elizabeth Quay, Central Business District)

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Bus (from T1/T2)	45 Min.	AU$ 4.90	Details
	Bus (from T3/T4)	45 Min.	AU$ 4.90	Details
	Taxi	20 Min.	AU$ 50	Details
	Private Transfer	20 Min.	AU$ 80	Details
	Uber	20 Min.	AU$ 40‑70	Details
	Ola	20 Min.	AU$ 40-70	Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.

Bus (from Terminal 1 & 2)

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 4.90 pp (2 zones)

Description:

Bus line ‘380’ from Perth Airport (Stop at Terminal 1 & 2) to “Perth Elizabeth Quay Bus Station”, directly in the city center (CBD)

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Bus (from Terminal 3 & 4)

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 4.90 pp (2 zones)

Description:

Bus line ’40’ from Perth Airport (Stop at Terminal 3 & 4) to Perth Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, directly in the city center (CBD)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 50

Description:

Taxi from Perth Airport (all terminals) to central Perth, CBD or directly to accommodation in downtown area

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Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 80

Description:

Comfortable private transfer from Perth Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to your accommodation in Perth

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Uber(AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 40-70

Description:

Uber from Perth Airport (pick-up location as per Uber App) to central Perth, CBD or directly to accommodation in the city center

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Ola

Order an Ola ride ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

AU$ 40-70

Description:

Ola from Perth Airport (pick-up location as per Ola App) to central Perth, CBD or directly to accommodation in the city center

Things to know about Perth:

1. Perth has the largest inner-city park in the world (bigger than NYC’s Central Park)
2. Perth is the only place in the world you can find quokkas
3. Perth gets more sunshine than any other Australian city (8 hours on average)