Perth Airport
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.
About Perth Airport
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.
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.
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.
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
Airlines flying from PER
Routes
Top routes from PER
Nearby airports
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FAQ
Perth Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Perth Airport is located in Perth, Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -31.930°, 115.960°.
- Its IATA code is PER and its ICAO code is YPPH.
- Perth Airport serves Perth, Australia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Perth Airport operates on Australia/Perth local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Perth Airport sits at latitude -31.930° and longitude 115.960°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from PER include Jetstar Asia, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia.
- Tracked destinations from PER include Singapore.
- Its address is Perth Airport, Western Australia, 6105, Australia, the phone number is +61 8 9478 8888, the official website is http://www.perthairport.com.au/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Australia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.