Perth Airport
About Perth Airport
Overview
Perth Airport sits approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Perth's central business district, in Western Australia. It serves as the primary international gateway for the state and a major domestic hub connecting the west coast to eastern Australian cities. The airport has operated on its current site since the 1940s, evolving from a wartime facility into one of Australia's busiest airports.
Terminals & Runways
The airport operates four terminals: T1 handles international flights, T2 serves domestic Qantas and QantasLink services, T3 is used by Virgin Australia domestically, and T4 accommodates regional carriers. Two intersecting runways handle traffic around the clock, as Perth Airport operates 24 hours daily with no curfew. Ongoing development has progressively modernised terminal infrastructure over recent decades.
Airlines
Qantas and Virgin Australia use Perth as a significant domestic base. Internationally, carriers including Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Malindo Air, and Air New Zealand maintain scheduled services. Qantas operates notable ultra-long-haul routes from Perth, making it a strategic stopover point between Australia and Europe.
Airlines flying from PER
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FAQ
Perth Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is Perth Airport?
- Perth Airport is located in Perth, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -31.930°, 115.960°.
- What is the airport code for Perth Airport?
- Its IATA code is PER and its ICAO code is YPPH.
- What time zone is PER in?
- Perth Airport operates on Australia/Perth local time.
- Which airlines fly from PER?
- Carriers tracked on routes from PER include Jetstar Asia, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia.
- Where can you fly from PER?
- Tracked destinations from PER include Singapore.