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Colombo to Rottnest Island: fly + ferry

Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Colombo to Perth (PER), connecting in Kuala Lumpur, then it's 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle and a 25m – 30m fast ferry (Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island).

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How to get from Colombo to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Perth (PER)
  1. Fly Colombo → Perth1 stop via Kuala Lumpur
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  2. Transfer to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle24 km · about 0h 56m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Fremantle → Rottnest Island25m – 30m · fast boats · Rottnest Express, SeaLink Rottnest IslandMany departures daily; services also run from Perth city and Hillarys
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
5,748 km3,570 miles
Journey time
7h 41mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+2.5hRottnest Island vs Colombo
Currency in Rottnest Island
AUD
Airports
CMB → PER + ferry

Flights from Colombo to Rottnest Island: questions answered

How do you get from Colombo to Rottnest Island?
Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Colombo to Perth (PER), connecting in Kuala Lumpur, then it's 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle and a 25m – 30m fast ferry (Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island).
Is there an airport on Rottnest Island?
No. The nearest airport is Perth (PER), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Rottnest Island?
Fremantle to Rottnest Island takes 25m – 30m, many departures daily; services also run from Perth city and Hillarys. Operators: Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island.
How far is Perth airport from the ferry?
About 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle, roughly 0h 56m by taxi or transfer.

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