Perth Airport Guide

Terminal Information: Terminal 1 of the Perth Airport is the International terminal, while terminals 2 and 3 are used as domestic terminals. In addition, there are a number of smaller regional terminals that operate charter flights as well as flights to certain Western Australian locations. The runways between the Domestic and International terminals serve as the area for aircraft movement.

Official Website and Telephone: Visit www.perthairport.com for latest information on flights and associated queries.

Time Zone: GMT + 8

Public Transport:

Cab Service: There are taxi ranks outside Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and Jet Systems and Skippers Aviation on Valentine Road. Taxi fare is often paid in advance and there is no extra fare for more than one passenger or for luggage. One needs to pay A$2 towards ground transport charge for Terminals 1, 2, and 3. There are different slab fares for different parts of the city.

Bus Service: The Perth Airport Connect Shuttle Service provides transportation facility between the airport and the city. There is another bus service available to and from the domestic terminals. The website has detailed information on fares and other matters.

Car Hire and Parking Facilities: The ground floor of Terminal 1 as well as Terminals 2 and 3 have car rental facilities. The rental companies are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, and Thrifty. The public car parks of both the International and Domestic terminals provide the options of short and long term parking. Besides, there is another category called FASTtrack Business Parking other than Regional parking.

Lounges and Business Facilities: The second floor of the departures lounge houses lounges operated by different airlines using Terminal 1. The lounges are Silver Kris Lounge by Singapore Airlines, Captains Club by Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines Lounge by Malaysia Airlines System, and the Emirates Lounge.

Food: Perth airport has plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars offering a wide range of choices.

Medical Care: One needs to call +61 8 9478 8572 or +61 8 9478 8573 for first aid requirements.

Other Needs: There is a Quiet Room, where one may offer prayers or simply use as a silent retreat. Besides, there are parenting rooms, showers, and toilets as well. The ground floor of Terminal 1 also has a self help information stand. If you are travelling with kids then you can take them to an outdoor playground within the premises. For information related assistance, one can approach the Customer Service Officers.

Shopping: There is no end of duty free as well as vanity shopping options at the airport spanning items as varied as sunglasses, clothes, CDs, phones, and luggage.

Airport Hotels: Within a 1 to 11 mile radius of the airport, there are numerous hotels to choose from. Some of them are Holiday Inn Burswood, InterContinental Resort, Crowne Plaza Hotel Perth, Comfort Inn Wentworth, Hyatt Regency Perth, and Sheraton Perth Hotel.

Money, Banking, Postal and Telecommunications: The airport has foreign exchange bureaus and ATMs. The airport news agency of Terminal 1 sells postal stamps and there are two post boxes in the terminal. There are plenty of easily accessible telephones as well as Internet kiosks across the airport.

Luggage: Smart Carte provides the facility of luggage lockers for luggage storage up to a period of one month. Those who may be travelling with excess baggage can use the services of Smart XS for transportation of baggage to as many as 450 locations across the world. There is also a Secure Wrap facility, which involves wrapping up your luggage in layers of plastic. The fees and any other charges for these services should be verified with the website.

Lost and Found: If you misplace something in Terminal 1 or 3, you may call +61 8 9478 8503.

Smoking: There are specific smoking zones outside the terminal buildings.

Facilities for Passengers with Special Needs: Every terminal facility is friendly to passengers with special needs. Wheelchairs are also available subject to availability.