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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
