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Perth International Airport

Perth, Australia
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Western Australia's gateway to the world and beyond.

Opened
1944
Location
Perth, Australia
Perth Airport (PER/YPPH) is the primary international and domestic airport serving Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Located approximately 12 kilometres northeast of the Perth CBD, it is the fourth busiest airport in Australia by passenger traffic. The airport operates across multiple terminals handling both international and domestic services, with Terminal 1 serving international flights and Terminals 3 and 4 serving domestic carriers. A major redevelopment program has modernised facilities significantly over the past decade. As the main aviation hub for Western Australia, Perth Airport connects the state to destinations across Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, playing a critical role in supporting the region's mining, tourism, and resources industries.
Terminals
The airport has four terminals: Terminal 1 (international), Terminal 2 (previously Virgin domestic, now integrated), and Terminals 3 and 4 serving Qantas and other domestic carriers respectively.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the Perth CBD includes the Transperth Airport Central Station rail link, taxis, rideshare services, and a network of shuttle buses and car rental facilities.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Perth Airport include Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›Perth Airport is the closest Australian capital city airport to Southeast Asia, making it a key transit hub.
  • ›The airport served as a Royal Australian Air Force base during World War II before transitioning to civil operations.
  • ›A dedicated Airport Central train station opened in 2016 as part of the Forrestfield–Airport Link project (operational 2022).
  • ›The airport handled over 14 million passengers annually in pre-COVID years.
  • ›Perth Airport covers approximately 2,105 hectares, making it one of the largest airports in Australia by area.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (38 destinations)

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Routes

PER → SIN3K · 320
PER → MELAA · 330 737
PER → BNEAA · 330 737
PER → SYDAA · 330 737
PER → CANCZ · 332
PER → KULD7 · 330
PER → HKGCX · 333
PER → SINEK · 332
PER → DXBEK · 77W
PER → SINET · 772
PER → ASPEK · 717
PER → CGKEY · 737
PER → CGKGA · 738
PER → DPSGA · 738
PER → CNSJQ · 320
PER → DPSJQ · 320
PER → LOPJQ · 320
PER → MELJQ · 320
PER → BNEJQ · 320
PER → SYDJQ · 321
PER → ADLJQ · 320
PER → KULMH · 333
PER → BKIMH · 738
PER → SINMU · 332
PER → ALHNZ · F50
PER → DCNNZ · 320 100
PER → PBONZ · 100
PER → AKLNZ · 772
PER → BQBNZ · F50
PER → EPRNZ · F50
PER → MRUMK · 332
PER → GETNZ · 100
PER → KGINZ · E90 100
PER → RVTNZ · F50
PER → KNXNZ · 100
PER → LEANZ · 100
PER → ADLQF · 73H
PER → DRWQF · 73H
PER → PBOQF · DH4
PER → PHEQF · 73H
PER → ZNEQF · 73H
PER → BNEQF · 763 332 333 73H
PER → DPSQF · 320
PER → DXBQF · 77W
PER → KGIQF · 73H DH4
PER → KTAQF · 73H
PER → SYDQF · 332 333 73H 763
PER → BMEQF · 73H
PER → CBRQF · 73H
PER → GETQF · DH4
PER → JNBQF · 346 343
PER → KNXQF · E70
PER → LEAQF · 717 DH4
PER → MELQF · 332 333 73H
PER → DOHQR · 77L
PER → DPSQZ · 320
PER → ASPQF · 717
PER → SINQF · 332
PER → JNBSA · 346 343
PER → KNXTL · E70
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City & Place Guide

Sun-drenched city where the Indian Ocean meets urban cool.

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and one of the world's most isolated major cities, sitting closer to Singapore than to Sydney. Despite its remoteness, it thrives as a modern, confident metropolis with stunning beaches, a buzzing food scene, and a relaxed lifestyle that draws visitors from around the globe.

The city hugs the Swan River before opening onto the Indian Ocean, giving residents and tourists easy access to world-class beaches like Cottesloe and Scarborough. Nearby Fremantle adds historic charm with its colonial port architecture, lively markets, and craft beer culture, making it an essential day trip from the city centre.

  • •Kings Park & Botanic Garden — sweeping river views and 17 hectares of native bushland
  • •Rottnest Island — cycle the car-free island and meet the famous quokkas
  • •Fremantle Markets — vibrant weekend market in a heritage building since 1897
  • •Cottesloe Beach — iconic white-sand beach perfect for swimming and sunsets
  • •The Perth Mint — over 125 years of gold history with live gold pours
  • •Swan Valley — cellar doors, gourmet food trails, and chocolate factories 30 minutes from the CBD

Getting around: Perth has a clean and reliable public transport network operated by Transperth, covering trains, buses, and ferries all on one SmartRider card. The free CAT bus services loop through the city centre, Fremantle, and East Perth, making sightseeing easy without a car. Taxis are widely available, and rideshare apps like Uber operate throughout the metro area.

Best time: The best time to visit Perth is spring (September to November) or autumn (March to May) when temperatures are warm and pleasant without the intense summer heat.

Local food: Try a fresh fish and chips on the beach at Cottesloe, a wood-fired pizza in Fremantle, local rock lobster, and world-class Margaret River wines available throughout the city's restaurants and bars.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

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Perth Airport
Encyclopaedia

Perth Airport is an international, domestic and general aviation airport serving Perth, Western Australia. It is one of five airports within the Perth metropolitan area, the fourth busiest airport in Australia measured by passenger movements, and falls within the boundaries of the cities of Belmont, Kalamunda and Swan in the east of the Perth metropolitan area. It is the sole airport with regular international flights in Western Australia.

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