Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Asmara International Airport (ASM): what you need to know
Asmara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Asmara five hours behind Perth.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PER to ASM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the PER to ASM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
$1,262 is the best price for a one-way Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,981. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PER to ASM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
Perth Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Get off your Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option within easy reach of ASM, check out Crystal Hotel.
Getting from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to central Asmara
Asmara International Airport to the centre of Asmara has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Asmara. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Asmara International Airport for June if you want to go to Asmara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to ASM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Eritrea
Asmara is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Eritrea you should also see. Around 64 kilometres north-east of Asmara, a visit to Massawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Covered Bazaar, Sahaba Mosque and Old railway station.
Any journey through Eritrea wouldn't be complete without visiting Mek'erka. Azien is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 19 kilometres north of Asmara.