How to get here /
What to do and see
​​From 3rd November 2025, QANTAS will run the route to Christmas Island on Monday and Friday, with an additional monthly flight on Saturday.
Schedule is below (at 31 October 2025 & subject to change)
Monday
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Depart Perth 0925
Arrive Christmas Island 1335
(Direct via Port Hedland fuel stop)
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QF361 Perth – Port Hedland Departs 0925
Arrives 1135
QF361 Port Hedland – Christmas Island
Departs 1220 Arrives 1335
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QF361Christmas Island – Cocos (Keeling) Island
Departs 1445 Arrives 1550
QF362 Cocos (Keeling) Island – Perth
Departs 1645 Arrives 2245
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Friday
Depart Perth 0925
Arrive Christmas Island 1715
(Direct via Port Hedland fuel stop & Cocos Keeling Island)
QF363 Perth – Port Hedland
Departs 0925 Arrives 1135
QF363 Port Hedland – Cocos (Keeling) Island
Departs 1220 Arrives 1420
QF363 Cocos (Keeling) Island – Christmas Island
Departs 1510 Arrives 1715
QF364
Christmas Island – Perth
Departs 1805 Arrives 2245
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Saturday - (once a month- check dates with Qantas)
(Direct)
QF361 Perth – Christmas Island
Departs 1230 Arrives 1530
QF364
Christmas Island – Perth
Departs 1620 Arrives 2100
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Check in Opens 3 hours before departure, and closes 1 hour before departure.
Please check details with the airline! They know best!
Don't leave it too late and miss your flight!
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International baggage allowances apply.
For more information, please visit: https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage
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If you have more questions, please visit: Travelling between Perth and Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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IOT route passengers who do need to make contact with Qantas as a matter of urgency can call: 1300 026 698 between the hours of 8am-7pm UTC+7
Any non-residents should contact Qantas on 13 13 13.
Qantas flights to Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands operate from Perth Terminal 1 International (Perth T1). All other Qantas and QantasLink flights operate from Perth Terminal 3/4 (Perth T3/T4).
These are flights between Australia territories that depart from an international terminal, so you'll be asked to produce photo identification (ID) that includes your full name at check-in. A valid passport or travel document is the preferred means of passenger identification.
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Please be aware there is no scheduled flight to Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur at this stage. (@ November 2025)
Please contact us for any updates.
There is so much to do and see!
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Once you've completed your Scuba diving, Snorkelling or Freediving for the day.
Exploring the jungle is one of the main activities our visitors experience.
The island is 63% National Park, surrounded by a Marine Park.
The Dales are a highlight (RAMSAR wetlands)
Trekking to the beaches of Dolly and Winifred
Climbing down the rope at West White
Exploring secret places, finding the old trains and the remnants of the space station.
Finding a hidden temple or graveyard
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Allways remember to have a quick dip in the grotto to cool off at the end of the day though!
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Some other activities you can do
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Birdwatching
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Photography
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Fishing (must be prebooked via only 1 operator)
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Golf
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Mountain biking (no bike rental on the island as at November 2025)
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Immerse yourself in history and culture
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Please be careful out there!
We recommend getting a locator beacon (PLB) from the police station.
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Further information can be found at the Visitor Information Centre
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Crab Migration
Christmas Island is well known for its annual crab migration.
Anytime from October to December each year.
Many roads close during this event, and it can take a little longer to get places.
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You can see crabs all year round however.
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Further accurate information about the dates and spawning comes from Parks Australia
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We have been advised the following dates for Crab Spawning (dependent on Monsoon rains)
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2026/27 - November 19-21, December 19-21, January 18-20
2027/28 - October 25-27, November 23-25, December 22-24, January 21-23
2028/29 - November 12-14, December 11-13, January 10-12
Car Rental
A car is a MUST on the Christmas Island.
There are a number of hills, and the humidity & temperature make it uncomfortable to walk to many places of interest.
We can organise a car on arrival, however, we strongly suggest you book one in advance, during peak season.
There is NO public transport or TAXI service
Airport transfers
Should you not wish to hire a car during your stay, we can transfer you to your accommodation, if you are scuba diving or staying with us in our accommodation.
Please contact us for details - as we are not always available.
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Airport information can be found here
Weather
Christmas Island has fantastic weather all year around, with little variation in temperatures throughout the year
Temperatures reach an average high of 28°C in April and an average low of around 22°C in August. Humidity is lowest during the middle of the year (dry season), while you might get some showers from November to April (wet season).
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Most of the island’s activities can be enjoyed all year round, including diving, snorkelling, bushwalking, birdwatching and golf.
We often joke the weather will be 27 degrees with a chance of thunderstorms! Everyday
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We use a number of different weather applications to view the conditions on Christmas Island.
The strength of the wind being most important for our diving days.
The sea temperature on Christmas Island changes by 5 degrees celsius over the year.
The average temperature ranges from 25 to 30.
Many find they can scuba dive in board-shorts most of the year, however when the water gets cooler, a wetsuit is definitely recommended.
Mobile phone & Internet
PHONE
A Telstra 2G GSM & 4G mobile phone service operates in the populated areas of the island.
Many other Australian providers (Optus,Vodaphone etc) will not work.
In December 2024 a 4G Telstra network was installed, reception is patchy or non-existent in most of the national park and around the island.
Telstra SIM cards can be bought at several shops on the island, including the Christmas Island Post Office.
Global roaming for phone and text messages is available for carriers that have roaming agreements in place with Telstra – check with your provider for details. Public phones are also available at various locations around the island.
INTERNET
Internet access on Christmas Island is provided by satellite.
In 2020 a fibre optic cable was installed to the island however, many areas are not serviced.
There is internet available via the Telstra mobile phone network or via our local provider CiFi who offer the best internet connection and support on the island.
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There is an internet cafe at the Visitor Information Centre, or you can pick up a prepaid voucher for the wifi hotspots located in township areas.
Divers Villa & Seaspray have free Wifi via fibre for customers.(fair use policy 3G per day)
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We recommend downloading any apps or visitor guides onto your mobile device before arriving on Christmas Island.
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