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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Perth Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SYD - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    7h 39m
    $360–579

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
    3d 5h
    $925–10,080

  3. Fly to Geraldton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane plane SYD - GET
    2. Fly from Geraldton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane plane
    9h 30m
    $1,085–1,371

  4. Fly to Busselton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Busselton Airport (BQB)plane plane SYD - BQB
    2. Fly from Busselton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane plane
    7h 43m
    $592–1,745

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar145Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Rottnest Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,329.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

You can take a flight from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rottnest Island Airport via Geraldton Airport and Jandakot Airport in around 9h 30m.

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