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Darwin to Rottnest Island: fly + ferry

Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Darwin to Perth (PER), nonstop, then it's 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle and a 25m – 30m fast ferry (Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island) — about 5h 40m door to door. Flights to Perth from A$459.

No airport · flight + ferry From 5h 40m Cheapest in November Prices checked 15 days ago
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How to get from Darwin to Rottnest Island

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

1Via Perth (PER) ~5h 40m door to door
  1. Fly Darwin → PerthNonstop · 3h 49m · from A$359
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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
2,676 km1,662 miles
Journey time
5h 40mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-1.5hRottnest Island vs Darwin
Currency in Rottnest Island
AUD
Airports
DRW → PER + ferry

Flights from Darwin to Rottnest Island: questions answered

How do you get from Darwin to Rottnest Island?
Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Darwin to Perth (PER), nonstop, then it's 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle and a 25m – 30m fast ferry (Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island) — about 5h 40m door to door. Flights to Perth from A$459.
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 much does it cost to fly from Darwin toward Rottnest Island?
Flights from Darwin to Perth start from A$459 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
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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