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Rottnest Air-Taxi

Take to the skies and soak up stunning aerial views on a scenic joy flight or transfer.

Discover Rottnest Island from a whole new perspective with a joy flight or flight transfer—multiple daily departures and unforgettable aerial views await.

Take to the sky with Rottnest Air-Taxi for the thrill and enjoyment travellers have been experiencing for more than 25 years. With multiple daily departures, you’ll enjoy stunning aerial views of Wadjemup’s turquoise bays, jagged reefs, and shimmering salt lakes, all from the comfort of an intimate, relaxed flight.

Your friendly, highly competent pilot will ensure the best possible views and service without distraction, creating an experience perfect for couples, families, and groups. Solo travellers are welcome too, with singles bookings joining other group departures.

To get a taste of what it’s like to experience the island by air, choose the 10-minute joy flight to orbit the island, or extend the adventure with a 20-minute tour featuring two laps. One high for sweeping views and one low for close-up detail. For the ultimate experience, the 35-minute option takes you from Rottnest Island to Perth, showcasing sights like Optus Stadium, the Swan River, and Fremantle.

Prefer to skip the ferry? Choose a flight transfer, the fastest, most scenic way to travel to and from the island. Air-taxi transfers offer the fastest, calmest, and most scenic way to travel between Perth and Rottnest. With short travel times and flexible daily departures, you’ll have more time to explore, whether it's a long lunch or full day of adventure.

Whether you’re seeking a quick scenic loop, a coastal tour, or the most enjoyable way to travel to and from the island, Rottnest Air-Taxi delivers an unforgettable aerial experience every time.

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See the sights of Perth

Aerial island views

Private flights

Sunset views from the sky

Tours on offer

Scenic Joy Flights
Departing from the island, these scenic flights journey over Rottnest Island, taking in a birds-eye-view of the land and sea below. 

Choose from 10 to 35-minute flight durations.
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Flight Transfers

For those looking to fly between Perth and Rottnest Island, daily air-taxi flights provide the fastest and most scenic way to travel, with a range of daily departure times for maximum flexibility.

Flight times are approximately 12-minutes each way, with the option to add scenic detours as well.

Fly from Perth to Rottnest Island return, directly over Fremantle and the lower Swan River, with spectacular views and a unique perspective on the island as you arrive.

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Where to find Rottnest Air Taxi

Rottnest Air-Taxi operates from the Rottnest Island Airport, a 5-minute bike ride or 15-minute walk from the Visitor Centre in Thomson Bay

Frequently Asked Questions

Flights on the island depart from Rottnest Island Airport.

Flights travelling to the island depart from Jandakot Airport.

There are 4-seater and 7-seater aeroplanes available for charter. The 4-seater has three passenger seats, and the 7-seaters have six passenger seats.

All 7-seater aeroplanes can carry collapsible wheelchairs.

Please contact Rottnest Air-Taxi directly prior to booking to discuss mobility access.

The cost is fixed per aeroplane. The cost per person depends on the number of people flying and for how long.

Small bags (10-15 kg) per person are permitted on board. However, there is no room for bikes, surfboards or other large items.

Please contact Rottnest Air-Taxi directly to discuss any luggage concerns or weight restrictions.

You’ll be glad to hear that flights are rarely affected by conditions on land. Flights often run when the ferries have been delayed or cancelled, except when visibility is poor which is uncommon (even in winter). 

Rottnest Air-Taxi recommends that you wear sensible clothes and shoes, and pack sunscreen.

The team also requests that you be contactable in the days leading up to your flight and while you are on the island.