Perth Airport (PER) is the main airport for Perth and the only airport in Western Australia with regular international flights. It sits about 10 to 12 km east of the Perth CBD, on land spanning the City of Belmont, Kalamunda and Swan areas, and it has its own train station, Airport Central. Perth Airport has four numbered terminals in two precincts. T1 (international and domestic) and T2 (domestic) share one precinct, while T3 (international and domestic) and T4 (domestic) share the other. A separate General Aviation area handles regional services. Jandakot Airport is the city's general aviation airport and has no scheduled passenger flights listed.

Because several airlines use more than one terminal here, the first thing to check is which terminal your flight leaves from. This guide sets out the airlines in each terminal, the train and other links to the city, parking, facilities, and what the ongoing building works mean for your trip.

Terminals and airlines at Perth Airport

The current terminal arrangement at Perth Airport is transitional. Over the coming decade, the airport plans to expand T1 International and build new domestic terminal facilities, so that every flight is eventually hosted in one central location. Until then, the lists below reflect the airport's own Which Terminal page. Jetstar and Virgin Australia appear at both T1 and T2, and Qantas appears at T1, T3 and T4, so the terminal printed on your e-ticket is the one to follow.

T1 International and T1 Domestic

T1 is where most overseas travel happens. It hosts international flights for most foreign airlines, plus domestic services for some carriers. The airport lists these passenger airlines at T1:

• Air Mauritius
• Air New Zealand
• AirAsia
• AirAsia X
• Indonesia AirAsia
• ANA
• Batik Air
• Batik Air Malaysia
• Cathay Pacific
• China Eastern Airlines
• China Southern Airlines
• Citilink
• Emirates
• Garuda Indonesia
• Jetstar
• Malaysia Airlines
• Philippine Airlines
• Qantas (Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Island services only)
• Qatar Airways
• Scoot
• Singapore Airlines
• South African Airways
• Thai Airways
• TransNusa
• Vietjet
• Vietnam Airlines
• Virgin Australia

Qantas only uses T1 for its flights to Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Island. The airport does not say which T1 airlines use the international side and which use the domestic side, so check your booking.

T2

T2 is a domestic terminal next to T1. It serves regional and interstate airlines, including some Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights.

• Aerlink
• Alliance Airlines
• Jetstar
• Nexus Airlines
• Rex
• Virgin Australia

The T2 public departure lounge is being expanded, with a temporary entrance and fewer shops open during the works.

T3 International and T3 Domestic

T3 is in the eastern precinct with T4 and is used by Qantas and Airnorth. Main Qantas international flights leave from T3, and some Qantas domestic flights do too.

• Qantas (temporary arrangement)
• Airnorth (temporary arrangement)

Both airlines are at T3 on a temporary basis while the airport works toward a single central terminal. No move date has been published, so confirm the terminal on your e-ticket close to travel.

T4

T4 is the Qantas domestic terminal, right next to T3. It is also marked as a temporary home for Qantas until the new terminal plans go ahead.

• Qantas (domestic flights, temporary arrangement)

T3 and T4 share the eastern precinct on Brearley Avenue, along with the Valet car park.

General Aviation

The General Aviation area handles regional flights and has its own Regional parking. QantasLink and Skippers Aviation are the scheduled airlines listed there. Charter and fly-in fly-out operators also use this area.

• QantasLink
• Skippers Aviation

Moving between terminals

The two precincts are a short drive apart. T1 and T2 are on Airport Drive, while T3 and T4 are on Brearley Avenue. A free, accessible terminal transfer shuttle runs between the two precincts around the clock, and taxis and rideshare are available on each forecourt.

T1 and T2 are linked on foot by the Skybridge walkway, which also leads to Airport Central station.

Getting to and from Perth Airport

The Transperth Airport Line makes the trip into Perth simple, especially from T1 and T2. Taxis and rideshare serve every terminal. Fares are shown on Transperth, at the rank or in your rideshare app.

Train from T1 and T2 (Airport Central)

Airport Central station is on the Transperth Airport Line and is reached from T1 and T2 via the Skybridge walkway. The train takes about 18 minutes to Perth Station in the CBD.

Train and bus to T3 and T4

T3 and T4 do not have their own station. Take the Airport Line to Redcliffe station, about 15 minutes by train from Perth Station, then change to bus route 292 for the T3/T4 pick-up and drop-off area. Redcliffe station is not connected to T3 and T4 on foot, so the bus leg is needed.

Public bus

Transperth bus stands sit next to Airport Central station, in a temporary location reached via the Skybridge. Route 940 runs between Elizabeth Quay and Redcliffe station.

Taxi

Taxi ranks operate 24/7 outside all terminals. If you are in T1 Domestic, use the T1 International rank. The T2 rank has temporarily moved next to the T2 ShortTerm car park.

Rideshare

Each terminal has dedicated rideshare pick-up bays within walking distance. During the works, T2 pick-up and drop-off use Airport Drive.

Car rental

Car hire counters are in the T1 International arrivals hall or in baggage reclaim at the other terminals. On-airport operators hand over keys and cars in the T1 International ShortTerm car park.

Parking at Perth Airport

Each precinct has a ShortTerm car park, for T1, T2 and T3/T4. There is also ShortTerm Saver, Premium, and Valet at T3/T4. LongTerm car parks are linked to the terminals by free shuttle buses, and Regional parking serves the General Aviation area.

Construction of a multi-storey car park has cut T1 ShortTerm capacity significantly, and the T2 LongTerm shuttle stop is closed for now, so use the T1 stop. Prices vary by car park and length of stay, so check and book on the airport's parking pages.

Opening hours at Perth Airport

Perth Airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has no curfew. Flights to and from Perth can be scheduled at any hour, and taxis and the terminal transfer shuttle run through the night.

If you have a red-eye departure or a late landing, you will not be caught out by terminal closing times, but check how you plan to get home before you land.

Facilities at Perth Airport

Facilities vary by terminal, with the most choice in T1 International. Below is a quick run-through, in the order travellers usually ask.

Duty free shopping

Perth Duty Free sells in store and online. If you are leaving Australia and want to claim tax back, the Tourist Refund Scheme is on level 1 of T1 International after passport control, in the T1 International arrivals hall, and on level 1 of T3 after passport control.

Terminal layout

Check-in areas are on the ground floor of every terminal. Departure lounges and airline lounges are upstairs. In T1 International, for example, departures are on level 1 and the lounges are on levels 2 and 3 after security.

Lounges

T1 International has the Perth Airport Aspire Lounge, the Air New Zealand International Lounge, the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge and the Emirates Lounge. In T1 Domestic, there is a Virgin Australia Lounge. T2 has an Alliance Airlines lounge. T3 has the Qantas International Transit Lounge. T4 has the Qantas Domestic Business Lounge and the Qantas Club. Entry depends on your ticket or membership.

Food and drink

Every terminal has food and drink. In T2, the departure lounge expansion is under way, but food and drink stay open during the works.

Luggage storage

Lockers are available at all terminals and can hold bags for up to six weeks. At T1 International they are in the ShortTerm car park near the arrivals hall. For T1 Domestic and T2, they are on the pathway between the two terminals. For T3 and T4, look on the walkway to the ShortTerm car park. Smarte Carte at T1 International stores oversized items.

Smoking areas

Smoking is not allowed inside the terminals or in front of them. Each terminal has dedicated smoking areas, marked on the terminal maps.

Currency exchange and ATMs

Travelex has stores across Terminal 1, plus foreign-currency ATMs at T1 International and T1 Domestic. Regular ATMs are in all terminals, both before and after security.

Free Wi-Fi and charging

Perth Airport Free WiFi covers Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 after registration. You can charge devices at seats throughout the T1 departure lounges, and there are dedicated charging stations at T2 and on level 1 of T3.

Showers

T1 International has showers on the ground floor before security, open to all passengers, and on level 2 after security for departing international passengers. Lounge showers are available to eligible guests.

Prayer room

A non-denominational prayer and quiet room is on the ground floor of T1 International, near the public arrivals hall.

Pharmacy and first aid

First aid is available at each terminal. The pharmacy is on level 1 of T1 Domestic, after security.

Families and accessibility

Baby change facilities are in all terminals, and children's play areas are at T1 Domestic and T1 International. A Changing Places facility is on the ground floor of T1 International and opens with an MLAK key. Accessible drop-off and pick-up zones serve all terminals, and the transfer buses are wheelchair-accessible.

Tips for departing and arriving at Perth Airport

Perth Airport asks travellers to arrive 3 hours before an international departure and at least 2 hours before a domestic one, regional flights included. While construction causes congestion around T1 and T2, add at least 30 minutes at peak times. Your airline's own check-in cut-off still applies.

The most common slip at PER is going to the wrong precinct. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia travellers in particular should read the terminal on the e-ticket, since each of those airlines uses more than one terminal. Domestic travellers check in on the ground floor and then go through security. International travellers also pass passport control before heading upstairs to the lounges.

Arriving from overseas, you go through immigration and customs before the arrivals hall. Australia's entry requirements come from the government, not the airport, so check the official guidance for your passport. To follow departures and arrivals on the day, open the Traveloka flight status page.

Flights and flight schedule from Perth Airport

This page is also a starting point for booking from PER. The fare cards show fares from Perth to popular destinations, both around Australia and overseas. The flight schedule tables list upcoming departures and arrivals at Perth Airport by date, with the airline and scheduled times, as a selection rather than a full list.

Choose a route, compare airlines and departure times, then check the terminal before you book transport to the airport. If the fare is higher than you hoped, set a Price Alert and Traveloka will tell you when it changes. Your e-ticket is sent by email and stored in the app once you book.

Popular routes from Perth Airport include:

• Perth to Melbourne flights
• Perth to Sydney flights
• Perth to Brisbane flights
• Perth to Broome flights
• Perth to Bali flights
• Perth to Singapore flights
• Perth to Kuala Lumpur flights
• Perth to London flights

Whether you are flying up the coast or overseas, compare flights from Perth Airport on Traveloka and book the one that suits your plans.