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Johannesburg to Rottnest Island: fly + ferry
Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Johannesburg 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 12h 44m door to door. Flights to Perth from ZAR 9,748.
No airport · flight + ferry From 12h 44m Cheapest in December Prices checked 14 days ago
How to get from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.
1Via Perth (PER) ~12h 44m door to door
- Fly Johannesburg → PerthNonstop · 10h 53m · from ZAR 9,748Flights
- Transfer to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle24 km · about 0h 56m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Fremantle → Rottnest Island25m – 30m · fast boats · Rottnest Express, SeaLink Rottnest IslandMany departures daily; services also run from Perth city and HillarysFerry tickets
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
- 8,284 km5,144 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 44mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- +6hRottnest Island vs Johannesburg
- Currency in Rottnest Island
- AUD
- Airports
- JNB, HLA → PER + ferry
Flights from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island: questions answered
How do you get from Johannesburg to Rottnest Island?
Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Johannesburg 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 12h 44m door to door. Flights to Perth from ZAR 9,748.
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 Johannesburg toward Rottnest Island?
Flights from Johannesburg to Perth start from ZAR 9,748 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.


