The airport is on West Island. Bi-weekly flights (currently Tuesdays and Fridays) to and from Perth, Western Australia.
Virgin Australia offers two flights each week on Tuesday and Friday from Perth, Western Australia.
From 3 November 2025, flights will be operated by QantasLink on Monday and Friday.
Bike Hire
A great way to see both Home and West Islands.
Home Island Bike Hire, please ask the ferryman.
Cocos Surf Shop, located in the Airport Complex West Island. Tel: +61 9162 6768.
Buses
The local bus service departs from the front of the Cocos Beach Motel approximately 30 minutes prior to the ferry departure time.
Ferries
Timetables are available from the Tourism office or the Duty-Free Shop. Between West Island and Home Island, ferries run Mon-Sat several times per day (5 to 6 times). Cost AUS$2.50/person/each way. The journey between islands takes half an hour. There is an evening service on Wednesdays.
To Direction Island from West Island, ferries run on Thursday and Saturday morning, via Home Island. The ferry returns in the afternoon to West Island.
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