Perth is located on the Swan River in the Western part of Australia. Probably one of the smallest capitals you will ever visit, Perth maintains its 'small town character' while treating you to a laid back and most relaxing vacation. Sites range from the fantastic Aquarium of Western Australia, to the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. Take a full day to visit the Swan Valley vineyards. Start at the original vineyard, Houghton Wines, and go cellar hopping along the Swan River coast for a wonderful day of wine-tasting, casual walking and tours. Of course, there are numerous parks and pristine beaches at your disposal. Discover your inner peace in Perth!

Booking well in advance for flights to Perth will, of course, result in the highest cost savings. Numerous low-cost carriers fly to Perth, though their departure cities are limited, so search for flights to connecting cities on low-cost airlines. You also might consider doing a multi-city tour of Australia, finding your lowest cost city to fly into, most often Sydney or Melbourne, and then flying to Perth. A travel agent may know of specialized tours that combine cities for cheap fares, or just search for 'Australia tours' to explore your options.

Airports serving Perth, Australia

Perth Airport (PER) is an Australian domestic and international airport. Located south of Guildford, it is a little over seven miles from the city of Perth. Perth Airport has seen significant passenger growth in the last few years, partly in response to the number of international budget carriers that are now offering service to and from Perth. Three terminals service passengers, two of which service the majority of domestic flights. The majority of flights originate in the middle east, Asia, and South Africa.