Airport
Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
Rottnest Island Airport is the main air gateway to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, located about 19 km off the coast of Fremantle and roughly 33 km from Perth's city centre. Compare transfer options to Thomson Bay, Fremantle, Perth and Hillarys, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Rottnest Island Airport
Rottnest Island Airport is a small light aircraft airport on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, serving visitors travelling to the island's beaches, bays and the main settlement at Thomson Bay. It opened in November 1930 and is now used for air taxi, charter and private flying.
The airport sits about 800 metres from Thomson Bay and operates a single asphalt runway measuring approximately 1,290 by 18 metres. It handles light aircraft and helicopter operations rather than large commercial airline services.
Located about 19 km off the coast of Fremantle and roughly 33 km from Perth's city centre, the airport is served by scheduled flights from Jandakot Airport, with air taxi flights typically taking around 12 minutes. A shuttle bus connects the airfield with Thomson Bay.
Facilities at the airfield are simple but functional, with public toilets and onward island transport available. The airport offers a convenient, time-saving alternative to the ferry for day-trippers and visitors exploring Rottnest Island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rottnest Island Airport is a small light aircraft airfield with a single compact passenger facility rather than multiple terminals. It handles scheduled air taxi and charter flights from Jandakot Airport and other Western Australian departure points.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rottnest Island Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Rottnest Island Airport to Thomson Bay, hotels, resorts and other island destinations, with onward connections to Fremantle and Perth by ferry.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a private chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Rottnest Island Airport, including island transfers, day trips and special events.
Car Rental
Rottnest Island is car-free, so car rental is best arranged on the mainland before or after flying; on the island, use the airport shuttle, Bayseeker bus or bike hire.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise shuttle or charter bus connections for groups travelling between Rottnest Island Airport, Thomson Bay and venues across the island.
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