# PER — Perth (Perth Airport)

> PER (Perth Airport) is the main international airport serving Perth, Australia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/per-perth

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Airport Line train (Transperth) to Perth CBD
- **Typical fare:** A$5.10
- **Journey time:** 18 min
- **Pickup point:** Airport Central station at T1/T2
- **Key warning:** Old shuttle ticket sellers are still around — train is now the obvious move
- **Fare reality (PER → CBD):** expected A$5.10–A$55 · concerning A$70+ · likely scam A$90+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** low — Airport Line train opened in 2022 — A$5 to the CBD. Massive upgrade vs the old taxi-only situation.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of PER, ranked

1. **Airport Line Train** _(recommended)_ — cost A$5.10, journey 18 min, wait Every 12 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap; Fast
   - Cons: 10 min walk at T1
2. **Uber / Didi** _(recommended)_ — cost A$30–A$50, journey 20–40 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Taxi** — cost A$40–A$60, journey 20–40 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: A$4 airport fee
4. **Connect shuttle** — cost A$20–A$35, journey 45–60 min, wait Varies, payment Card.
   - Pros: Hotel drop
   - Cons: Slow

## First 30 minutes after landing at PER

1. Follow Airport Line / Transperth signs
2. Tap on with SmartRider or contactless (A$5.10)
3. Train every 12 min to Perth Underground
4. For Uber/Didi follow rideshare signs
5. Plan 25–45 min to CBD

## Common scams at PER

- **Outdated shuttle upsell** (low risk): Hawker pushes a A$30 'airport shuttle' to CBD. _How to avoid:_ Take the A$5 train instead.
- **Off-meter taxi** (low risk): Driver tries flat-rate. _How to avoid:_ Use meter or rideshare.

## Payment warnings at PER

- Contactless tap accepted
- Taxis accept cards

## Arrival checklist for PER

- Airport Line A$5
- Uber for groups
- Ignore shuttle hawkers

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Last updated: May 2026

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