Perth Airport will relocate its passenger pick-up and drop-off areas.

What it means

Perth Airport is relocating its passenger pick-up and drop-off zones, primarily at Terminal 1, as part of a larger infrastructure project that includes a new six-storey car park. The existing forecourt road will close, and the new drop-off area will be on the ground floor of the new car park, accessed via a different route. The changes are set to take effect before Christmas 2026, and passengers are urged to familiarise themselves with the new arrangements to avoid confusion.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid, reported by multiple reputable news outlets (Sydney Morning Herald, WAtoday, The Age, Brisbane Times) and confirmed by Perth Airport's official passenger updates and a 7NEWS video. The primary source is Perth Airport's own communications about the Terminal 1 access changes.

How new

Genuinely new; the announcement was made on 30-31 October 2026, with the changes scheduled to take effect before Christmas 2026.

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