Perth is Australia's western gateway. Thirteen different international airlines service Perth Airport, with some operating multiple daily services. Perth is approximately 17 hours flying time from Los Angeles and London, 15 hours from Frankfurt, 10 hours from Dubai, and 5 hours from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Perth is also serviced by three domestic airlines which connect Perth to every major city in Australia. Perth is 4 hours flying time from Melbourne and 5 hours from Sydney.

All international visitors, apart from New Zealand citizens, must obtain a Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to travel to Australia. Australia's Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an electronically-stored authority equivalent to a visa. ETAs are available online 24 hours a day 7 days a week for applicants outside Australia, and can also be booked by your travel agent or airline. ETAs are available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, you can check here for your eligibility. All family members travelling to Australia with the ETA holder must also have a visa or ETA.

Delegates from non-ETA countries will need to obtain a short stay Business visa, even if tourism activities are planned for some of the time spent in Australia. It is called a 456 visa and is issued as a label into a passport.

Delegates carrying commercial goods or samples may need to obtain permits for their goods depending on the nature of the goods, regardless of value. Quarantine and wildlife regulations and other restrictions may also apply to certain goods. Travelers must also declare amounts of $10,000 or more in foreign or Australian currency you take into or out of Australia. For more useful information try the Australian Customs Service and Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS).

• Buses and Shuttles

  The Perth Airport City Shuttle meets every international arrival within 45 minutes of customs clearance and every domestic arrival within 30 minutes of luggage collection. The shuttle drops people at various hotel, motels and hostels in central Perth, and also transports passengers from Perth city back to the international and domestic terminals.
  The Fremantle Airport Shuttle is available for transportation of passengers to and from Fremantle and surrounding suburbs.
  
  

• Taxis

  Taxi ranks are located outside the international and domestic terminals with commissionaires available to assist passengers during busy periods. Taxis are meter-operated by time and distance and there is no extra charge for luggage. However, taxis will add an AUD$2.00 ground transport charge, which contributes towards providing better infrastructure at the airport, including taxi waiting areas, kerb front facilities and monitoring equipment.
  
  Approximate times and fares are:
  International terminal to Perth City: 30 minutes, AUD 33.00
  International terminal to Fremantle: 45 minutes, AUD 50.00
  Domestic terminal to Perth City: 20-25 minutes, AUD 26.00
  Domestic terminal to Fremantle: 45 minutes, AUD 50.00