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PERPerth·Perth International·Perth, Australia
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Recommended minimum1 hour 15 min
Quick Stats
Concourses
4
Terminal 1 (Qantas & International), Terminal 2 (Regional & Other International), Terminal 3 (Domestic), Terminal 4 (Domestic - Virgin Australia/Jetstar)
Max Transit
30m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Qantas
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
30min
Domestic → International
120min
International → Domestic
120min
International → International
60min
Perth skylinePhoto by Line Knipst on Pexels
AD PLACEMENT — CONTEXTUAL
Getting Between Concourses
T1 and T2 sit close together and are linked by a short walk, as are T3 and T4. Moving between the two precincts requires the free Perth Airport shuttle bus, which takes about 10-15 minutes of driving time but often 25-30 minutes door-to-door once you factor in walking to the stop, waiting, and the bus loop. Because passengers exit the sterile zone to board the shuttle, full security re-screening is required on arrival at the other precinct unless connecting within the same Qantas-operated T1.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
Two disconnected terminal precincts
Shuttle bus is the only link
Qantas's single-terminal advantage at T1
Re-screening required for cross-precinct transfers
Airlines at PER
QantasVirgin Australia
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at PER?

Workable only for a same-terminal Qantas domestic-to-international connection at T1 with no bags to recheck. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at PER?

Fine within one precinct, but crossing to the other terminal group via shuttle bus leaves little margin. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at PER?

Matches the international-international MCT, so it's workable but with no buffer for shuttle delays. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at PER?

Comfortable for same-precinct connections and manageable for most cross-precinct transfers if the shuttle runs on schedule. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at PER?

A solid buffer that covers the shuttle bus, walking, and a second security screening for cross-precinct trips. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at PER?

Meets the airport's own domestic-international MCT with reasonable breathing room. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at PER?

Ample time for any combination of terminals, including shuttle delays or a recheck of bags. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at PER?

Very comfortable, allowing time to grab food or rest between precincts. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at PER?

Excess time for any connection type, even accounting for peak-hour congestion or bus delays. See full 4 hr guide →

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