Perth Flight Status Arrivals and Departures

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Qatar Airways
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Distance to Perth10.4km
Distance to Fremantle24.5km
Most popular destinationDenpasar

Is Perth Airport a busy airport?

As you approach Perth Airport, you'll join over 16 million fellow travellers welcomed through its gates in the past year, marking a new record. With a noteworthy resurgence of international carriers like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Thai Airways increasing their flights, the airport buzzes with activity. Accommodating nearly 157,000 aircraft movements annually, especially during peak times, Perth Airport is near its operational limits. Expansion plans are underway to manage the rising demand, with new terminals and a parallel runway set to enhance your future travel experience by the end of the next decade. Expect a well-orchestrated, albeit busy, travel hub designed to efficiently connect you to a range of global destinations.

The best way to get to and from Perth Airport to the city centre

Navigating your way between Perth Airport and the city centre is streamlined with a variety of transport options. The Airport Line, managed by Metronet, conveniently connects you from Airport Central Station directly to Perth Station in the CBD via a skybridge from Terminals 1 and 2. Alternatively, hop on one of the Transperth bus routes for a seamless journey to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station, with services tailored to all terminals.

For a more bespoke experience, the Perth City Shuttle bus will deliver you right to the doorstep of CBD hotels, while private shuttles offer connections to lively neighbourhoods such as Northbridge and East Perth. Should you prefer driving, car rental services from well-known providers such as Budget, Avis, and Europcar are readily available, ensuring a comfortable and flexible travel experience. Be sure to check the latest schedules and travel times for public transport through the Transperth journey planner to ensure a smooth trip.

Perth Airport terminal information

At Perth Airport, you'll find four main terminals, grouped into two precincts: T1/T2 and T3/T4. T1/T2 mainly handles international flights and domestic services for Virgin Australia, Tigerair, and Rex, with Jetstar domestic flights joining from September 2024. You can explore various shops, cafes, and services including Wi-Fi, ATMs, and observation areas. The T3/T4 precinct is your go-to for Qantas flights, including the direct route to London, and Jetstar international services until September 2024. You can rest in Qantas lounges or visit eateries and shops. Accessibility features like ramps and elevators are abundant throughout. A free shuttle connects T1/T2 with T3/T4 for Qantas passengers, making transfers straightforward. Always check the Perth Airport website for the most up-to-date information before travelling.

What parking options are available near Perth Airport?

When you arrive at Perth Airport, you'll find a variety of parking options to suit your needs. For a quick drop-off or pick-up, the short-term parking offers convenience with free parking for the first ten minutes. If you're planning a longer journey, the long-term parking is a suitable choice, allowing you one hour free at designated lots. Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 all provide these parking facilities. If you prefer a different option, third-party providers nearby offer additional spaces, often with shuttle services to and from the terminals, making your travel arrangements easier.


Perth Airport FAQs

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Perth Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Perth Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Perth Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Perth Airport’s departure lounge.

Ingot Hotel Perth, an Ascend Collection Hotel is the highest-rated hotel near Perth Airport, just 3.3km away. Other great hotels nearby include Sweet Home Property 7 Kewdale (5.0km from the airport), and Rose & Crown Hotel (4.6km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Perth Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Perth Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Perth Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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