New direct flights between Perth and Paris take off

Later on tonight (Friday 12 July), the first non-stop flight between Paris and Perth will embark from Perth Airport.

It will become the third direct flight to Europe from Western Australia alongside Rome and London.

The almost 17-hour flight will operate four times a week for the European summer (and Paris Olympics), before continuing three times a week from mid-August.

“The new Perth to Paris route will bring tens of thousands of additional visitors to WA each year, delivering a major boost for local businesses and our economy,” said Premier Roger Cook.

“A third direct Europe flight cements our place as the Western Gateway to Australia, putting Perth on the map for visitors from across the continent.”

The first return flight lands this Sunday.

“Not only is this an important link between WA and France, it will also provide better connections for dozens of other European destinations, boosting tourism opportunities across the region,” added Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti.

According to the WA Government, the new non-stop link will add over 75,000 seats between Europe and Perth each year, including almost 38,000 inbound passengers.

The flight is also three hours shorter than the current fastest Perth to Paris travel time, while providing connections to over 70 other destinations.

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