Perth Airport welcomes China Southern Airlines back to Western Australia

China Southern Airlines will resume seasonal services between Perth and Guangzhou services from 30 November 2025.

The airline will operate three services per week on its B787-9 aircraft.

Perth Airport’s Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove said the returning direct service is a great news for Western Australia’s economy.

“Currently the airline has advised that it will operate the three weekly services until March 2026, however we are working closely with the State Government to further develop our partnership with China Southern Airlines so we can increase the frequency over the coming years.

“We value our partnership with China Southern Airlines as it provides a vital connection for people and trade between China and Western Australia.

“China currently represents Western Australia’s fourth largest international market by visitor number with 68,000 visitors in 2024, injecting $302 million into the economy – so increasing our capacity into China is an important objective for Western Australia’s tourism industry.

“We’re working closely with Tourism WA to reconnect Perth to mainland China as direct aviation connections will provide a boost across the tourism, business, export and educations sectors which will provide benefits to the entire economy.

“We also recently signed an important Sister Airport partnership with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport where we made commitments to collaborate and identify opportunities that will further connect our two cities boosting tourism and trade and supporting economic development.

Western Australia Tourism Minister the Hon. Reece Whitby said: “We’re pleased to welcome the return of China Southern Airlines’ seasonal service between Guangzhou and Perth – a valuable connection that continues to support the strong ties between Western Australia and China.

“China remains one of WA’s key international visitor markets, and this seasonal direct service helps make it even easier for visitors from China to explore our state’s unique experiences and natural beauty.

“We hope to see this service continue to grow in the future, as we work together to strengthen aviation connectivity and create more opportunities for WA's tourism industry.”