Perth International Airport
Airport Airport
Perth Airport (PER) serves the city of Perth with domestic and international services and is organised as a precinct with separate domestic and international terminal areas. A major infrastructure upgrade included the Forrestfield-Airport Link rail connection which provides a direct rail link to the city.
Terminal Guide for Perth Airport #
Perth Airport consists of separate domestic and international terminal precincts located close to each other; check‑in, arrivals and car hire facilities are in the respective terminal buildings. Transfers between terminals are straightforward by road or public transport.
Getting to and From Perth Airport #
Train: The Airport Line (Forrestfield-Airport Link) connects the airport with Perth CBD; journey time to the city is about 18 minutes. Buses: Transperth routes serve nearby suburbs and the airport precinct. Taxi/ride‑share: a taxi to the CBD typically takes 15-25 minutes depending on traffic and costs vary by time of day. Driving: the airport is within a short drive of the city centre via the main arterial roads.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Perth Airport #
Terminals offer a range of dining and retail options, airline lounges for major carriers, free or time‑limited airport Wi‑Fi, and charging points in gate areas. Car hire, ATMs and medical assistance are available landside. Accessibility services can be arranged with airlines.
Tips for Perth International Airport #
- Take the Airport Line train (Airport Central station) for a fast, traffic‑independent trip to Perth CBD - the trip is usually about 18 minutes.
- If you need to transfer between domestic and international terminals allow extra time during peak periods; terminals are close but policing and security checks can add time.
- Public transport fares use Transperth ticketing (smartcard or cash at machines) - check zone pricing for correct fare.
Weather & Climate near Perth International Airport #
Perth International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (753 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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