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By air

When you travel by air you experience Wadjemup / Rottnest Island from a whole different perspective.
Aerial view over the island
Aerial view over the island

Soaring high above

Travel to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island by air and you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the island. 

Fly return, opt to start your adventure with a scenic flight before catching the ferry back, or cap off your day with a flight over the island before returning to Perth.

Whether you’re traveling by plane, helicopter or seaplane, you can take to the skies for an unforgettable experience as you see Wadjemup / Rottnest Island from a different perspective.

 

Rottnest Air-Taxi

Take to the sky with Rottnest Air-Taxi for the thrill and enjoyment people have been experiencing for more than 25 years. 

Offering a range of daily departure times for maximum flexibility, you can elevate your experience ever more by adding scenic detours over the Perth beaches to the city centre, Optus Stadium, the Swan River, Fremantle and Rottnest Island itself.

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Major Blue Air

Get a birds-eye-view of the island on a scenic flight with Major Blue Air, with views far beyond those from land or sea.

Try the 10-minute or 20-minute Lighthouse and Shipwreck Tour, the 30–35-minute Coast to Coast Tour to soak in the beauty from the waters of Rottnest Island to the coast of the northern suburb beaches of City Beach and Hillarys. Charter flights are also available from Jandakot Airport, with one-way and return services available.

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Swan River Seaplanes

Experience a thrilling water departure followed by spectacular views as you travel to the island in a Swan River Seaplane. 

With a journey time of 20 minutes, catching a seaplane to the island is a swift and exhilarating way to get your adventure off to a sensational start. Flights depart on a seasonal schedule from the Perth foreshore.


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Corsaire Aviation

Corsaire Aviation offers the unique opportunity to observe the magnificence of the island from all angles with an unforgettable helicopter transfer.

Sit back and relax as you take in spectacular scenes of jagged reefs, breathtaking bays and salt lakes that make this island unique. With a short travel time, you can enjoy extended exploration of Wadjemup, including a leisurely lunch at one of the many tantalising restaurants.

Flights are available daily to the island, departing from Jandakot Airport, Crown Towers, Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour.
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Air Charters West

Soar over to Rottnest Island in style with a private charter flight from Air Charters West. 

Specialising in private charter services to the island from Bunbury Airport, you can turn the drive to Perth into a dazzling panoramic display of the land and waters between Bunbury and Wadjemup. Flights are available for groups.

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