Flying from London to Perth Airport (PER): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from London to Perth Airport (PER) leaving from here.
16 hours 45 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Perth Airport flight.
Perth Airport is located in Perth. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Perth Airport (PER). There are 7 direct services every week. Qantas operates a 11:50am departure between LHR and PER.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to PER, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reach your destination without the detour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Perth Airport (PER) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Perth Airport with Qantas. This leading airline offers services from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and PER is Qantas.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier. A dependable 80.0% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to PER that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and PER include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Perth Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Perth Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to PER flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When searching for a plane ticket from London to Perth Airport (PER) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Perth Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Perth Airport (PER)
Have a late flight from London to Perth Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PER and turn out the lights sooner:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Perth Airport flight.
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, central Perth is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Perth Airport (PER)
$786 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Perth Airport. A return flight starts from $1,471. These prices may change based on availability.
Book nine months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to PER.
February is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Perth Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from London to PER is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when prices go down.
Find an affordable flight from London to Perth Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Perth Airport (PER)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Perth Airport (PER), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Perth based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your London to PER plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
July has temperatures of between 9ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Perth Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Perth
Start your Perth trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Perth Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Cottesloe Beach, Kings Park Observation Tower and City Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Perth.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Perth, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 161 kilometres south to Bunbury to check off its top sights. From Koombana Beach to Dolphin Cove and Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Busselton is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 193 kilometres south of Perth. No trip is complete without seeing Underwater Observatory, Abbey Beach and Busselton Jetty.