There’s nothing more exciting than stepping off the plane in a brand-new city.
When you arrive at Perth International Airport, you can expect a warm welcome to the city from friendly staff who are there to ensure your travels through the airport are smooth and enjoyable.
To help you settle in smoothly, we’ve put together all the information and advice you’ll need to prepare for your exciting new life here in sunny Perth.
As the first point of contact for international students arriving in Western Australia, the StudyPerth Welcome Service is here to make you feel welcome as soon as you land.
Our Welcome Desk is located on the left-hand side as you walk out of the arrivals doors after passing customs. Just look out for our Airport Greeters in blue!
You’ll be able to get a StudyPerth Welcome Pack designed to help you get started upon your arrival in Perth.
Upon disembarking from the aircraft, follow the signs to the immigration area, where you will present your passport, visa, and completed incoming passenger card.
After clearing immigration, collect your luggage from the designated carousel and proceed through customs.
Be sure to declare any restricted items or goods as required.
Once you exit the customs area, you will find various facilities and services, including currency exchange counters, ATMs, car rental desks, and public transportation options.
If you have arranged for airport transfers or have someone picking you up, designated meeting points are clearly marked.
When you land in Australia, you will need to submit an incoming passenger card. This is a legal document that requires you to confirm if you are carrying any food, plant, wood, animal items or products, or more than AU$10,000 in cash.
Perth Airport has some handy security screening tips to help you get through quickly and easily.
The majority of personal items you would carry in your luggage are tax and duty-free in Australia. This includes items like clothing, shoes and personal hygiene products.
Travellers can also buy limited amounts of general goods, alcohol, and tobacco duty-free.
Getting to your accommodation from Perth Airport couldn’t be easier. With its convenient, central location, you can be in Perth’s CBD within 15-20 minutes.
Perth’s newest train line provides a fast connection from Perth Airport, getting you to the Perth CBD in only 18 minutes!
The City Shuttle bus offers a cheaper option for commuters and takes around 25 minutes to get to the city.
Taking a Perth airport taxi or private transfer is a comfortable and convenient travel option. Taxis and most rideshares are available 24/7 and take just 20 minutes to reach Perth city centre.
While you're living in Perth, you will no doubt need a mobile phone.
To help get you connected straight away, you will receive a FREE Optus mobile SIM Card at the StudyPerth Airport Welcome Service. You could use free airport wifi to top it up or set up something long-term, e.g., a phone plan.
If you haven’t brought Australian dollars, a prepaid travel money card or an international credit card, you can use the foreign exchange service at the airport.
Are you looking for a place to stay when you first land in Perth before moving to your permanent accommodation?
StudyPerth has negotiated student rates with some hostel accommodation providers to make the accommodation as affordable as possible.
Take advantage of a number of discounted rates available exclusively through StudyPerth partner providers.
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