Perth Airport (PER): Paid Access Lounge Guide

Perth Airport (PER) is the largest and busiest airport in Western Australia, serving both domestic and international destinations across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

The airport has separate domestic and international areas spread across multiple terminals, though both paid-access lounges are located within Terminal 1. Domestic travelers can access the Virgin Australia Lounge, while international passengers have access to the Aspire Lounge.

Whether you are looking for a quieter place to work, shower facilities before a long flight, or complimentary food and drinks before departure, Perth Airport offers 2 paid-access lounge options for eligible travelers.

Perth Airport consists of two international terminals (T1 and T3), four domestic terminals (T1, T2, T3 and T4), and a dedicated General Aviation precinct.

Terminals 1 and 2 are located separately from Terminals 3 and 4 — a 15-minute drive apart. A free, accessible terminal transfer bus is available.

Both paid-access lounges are located in Terminal 1. The Virgin Australia Lounge is in Domestic Departures, while the Aspire Lounge is in International Departures.

• Best for international travelers: Aspire Lounge

• Best for domestic travelers: Virgin Australia Lounge

The Aspire Lounge features a contemporary design, indigenous artwork, and an outdoor sky deck overlooking the runway and Perth skyline.

Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including shower facilities, a dedicated children's play area, and private resting areas.

Airside in Terminal 1 (International Departures). After clearing passport control and security, proceed to Level 3. The Aspire Lounge is located opposite Haymarket near Gates 53 and 54.

04:00-02:00 (4am-2am) daily

Guests can stay at this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.

• Premium food

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

  • Complimentary beer, wines and select basic spirits

  • Premium beverages for an additional fee

• Shower facilities

  • Complimentary for eligible airline guests

  • AU$20 (US$15) for other guests

• Family room

• Children's play area

• Outdoor sky deck

• Wi-Fi

The Aspire Lounge offers a varied selection of complimentary food, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Breakfast is available from 04:00-10:30 (4am-10:30am). You can expect both hot and cold items such as yoghurts, a selection of fruit, cereals, scrambled eggs, chicken sausages, baked beans, hash browns, waffles, and an assortment of pastries.

For the afternoon/evening menu, some items include:

• Potato and Fattoush salads

• Chicken wraps

• Steamed rice

• Stir-fried vegetable Hokkien noodles

• Penne pasta

• Creamy Thai-style pumpkin soup

Complimentary beverages include non-alcoholic drinks and a large selection of alcoholic beverages, including:

• Red and white wines

• Smirnoff Vodka

• Bundaberg Rum

• Jack Daniels Whiskey

• Kahlua

• Flexible Day Pass:

• Other Advance Purchase Options:

  • Book via the Aspire website for AU$75 (US$54) per adult.

  • Lounge Pass offers 3-hour access for US$50 per person.

  • These options require you to book a time and date in advance.

• Memberships:

  • Dreamfolks and Priority Pass members can access this lounge as per their membership benefits.

  • A Dragonpass membership plan will get you entry into this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours. You can also purchase a one-off walk-up pass for US$55, without a membership.

  • Complimentary guest entitlements will depend on how you have obtained your membership with these programs.

• Travel Class or Airline Status:

  • If you are flying on a oneworld carrier (such as Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines or Qatar Airways) in first or business class or hold oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status.

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available with cards offering Dragonpass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass memberships, including:

    • Dragonpass via Visa Airport Companion (Visa Platinum/Infinite/Signature)

    • LoungeKey via eligible Mastercards

    • Mastercard Travel Pass

    • Priority Pass‑linked cards like American Express Platinum and Diners Club

• Walk Up Access: You can purchase access at the reception desk directly.

Children under 2 years old are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The Virgin Australia Lounge is chiefly designed for Virgin Australia passengers and Velocity members, but is also available for walk-up access (subject to availability).

The lounge has an open-plan layout with a mix of larger communal tables and armchairs, as well as views of the airspace. Shower facilities and meeting rooms are also available.

Airside in Terminal 1 (Domestic Departures). After clearing security, turn left immediately after the screening area. The lounge is located within the domestic departures concourse.

Open daily from 60 minutes before first Virgin Australia flight departure until the last flight boards.

Guests can stay at this lounge for a maximum of 3 hours.

• Self-service buffet

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (bar is open from 12pm)

• Shower facilities (complimentary)

• Meeting rooms (available for a fee for eligible guests)

  • Can be booked either by ringing the service desk in advance at 13 67 89 or in person at lounge reception.

• Wi-Fi

• Memberships:

  • Velocity Platinum and Platinum Plus members receive complimentary lounge access before a same-day Virgin Australia flight.

    • They can also bring up to three additional guests, along with up to three children aged 2 to 17. Infants under 2 are admitted free.

  • Velocity Gold members also receive complimentary lounge access.

    • They may also bring one additional guest, along with up to three children aged 2 to 17. Infants under 2 are admitted free.

  • Velocity Silver members can access the lounge before a same-day Virgin Australia flight by using one of their two annual single-entry passes.

  • Lounge members, Lifetime Lounge members and Senior Lifetime Lounge members receive complimentary access before a same-day Virgin Australia flight.

    • This includes entry for the member and one guest, as well as up to three children aged 2 to 17. Infants under 2 are admitted free.

• Travel Class or Airline Status:

  • Eligible partner airline members receive complimentary lounge access before a same-day Virgin Australia flight.

    • If your eligible partner airline membership allows you to bring in a guest, they must be travelling on the same Virgin Australia flight. 

      • Partner Airlines:

        • Air Canada

        • Qatar

        • Singapore Airlines

        • South African Airways

        • United Airlines

        • Virgin Atlantic

• Cardholders:

  • Access is available to the following cardholders before a same-day Virgin Australia flight:

    • Westpac Altitude Velocity Black Mastercard and Virgin Money credit card holders

    • American Express Velocity Platinum, Gold, and Business

    • Amex Centurion, Platinum, Platinum Business, and Amex Platinum Corporate cardholders

• Walk Up Access:

  • Single entry lounge passes can be purchased at reception for AU$65 (US$47) for adults and AU$45 (US$33) for children aged 2 to 17 before a same-day Virgin Australia flight.

Children under 2 years old are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Perth Airport offers a small but well-equipped selection of paid-access lounges across its domestic and international operations in Terminal 1.

International travellers can access the award-winning Aspire Lounge, while domestic passengers can enjoy the Virgin Australia Lounge.

Whether you are looking for a quieter place to work, somewhere to unwind before a long flight, or access to food and shower facilities before departure, Perth Airport’s 2 pay-per-use lounge options provide a convenient and comfortable upgrade to the standard terminal experience.