Welcome to Perth

Destination airport: Perth Airport PER

Flight time: 17 hr 45 min

Air distance: 13,600 km

Culinary specialities

Barramundi
Barramundi is one of Australia's best-known edible fish: mild in flavour and perfect for grilling or pan-frying. The name comes from an Aboriginal language and means „big fish of the river“.

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Did you know?

Perth Airport is located approximately 10 km east of the city centre and was founded in 1944 as a military airfield before opening for civilian air traffic in 1949. Today, it is one of Western Australia's most important international airports and a significant hub for connections to Asia and the Pacific region. The airport has undergone significant modernisation in recent years and has four terminals handling both domestic and international flights.

Places of interest

Kings Park is one of the largest inner-city parklands in the world and offers spectacular views of the Perth skyline. The Perth Cultural Centre is home to museums, galleries and theatres – including the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Fremantle, Perth's historic port city, is known for its Victorian architecture, markets and breweries. Cottesloe Beach is one of the city's most popular beaches, famous for its sunsets and crystal-clear water.

Useless knowledge

• Perth is one of the sunniest cities in the world, with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Sunscreen isn't a product, it's life insurance!
• Perth Airport was also once a diversion runway for NASA's Space Shuttle.
• Australia has more kangaroos than people, and this is especially true for Western Australia around Perth.
• Perth is considered one of the most isolated large cities in the world. The nearest major city is over 2,000 km away.
• On the way to the beach, you might well encounter a lizard the size of your hand. Australians: „No worries!“ Visitors: „Was that a dinosaur?“