In a significant move to enhance connectivity and passenger traffic between Australia and China, Perth Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement, announced during the Routes Asia 2025 event in Perth, aims to strengthen the ties between the two airports’ catchment areas and drive both passenger and cargo traffic.

Sister airport agreements like this one typically involve promoting best commercial and operational practices, collaborating on marketing efforts, and improving the overall passenger experience.

This partnership is particularly important as it focuses on increasing the flow of passengers between Western Australia and China, a region known for its strong economic ties.

Zhu Qianhong, Managing Director of the Guangdong Airport Authority, emphasized the importance of the agreement in boosting travel between China’s Greater Bay Area and Western Australia.

“This agreement will open the area’s lifeline, driving more passenger traffic and enhancing the movement of goods, including Australian seafood to China and Chinese-made products to Western Australia,” said Qianhong.

The deal also aims to facilitate a seamless travel experience for passengers flying between Perth and Guangzhou, as Guangzhou Baiyun will offer through-check services. This service will simplify the journey for travelers connecting from Perth to Guangzhou and other Chinese destinations, improving convenience and reducing the time spent at airports.

Currently, China Southern Airlines operates a seasonal service between Perth and Guangzhou. However, Qi Yaoming, Executive Vice President of Guangzhou Baiyun, expressed optimism about the potential for the airline to resume regular year-round flights. The airline is hopeful that regular services between the two cities will begin in the second half of 2025.

Perth Airport’s CEO, Jason Waters, echoed this sentiment, expressing his commitment to re-establishing strong Perth-China connectivity, ideally returning to pre-pandemic levels. Waters highlighted the importance of collaboration between airports, airlines, and stakeholders to innovate and reestablish the network. “Once we build the linkages, the word will get out both ways,” he said.

He also shared positive feedback on Perth’s seasonal services to Shanghai, which are currently operated by China Southern and China Eastern Airlines. This positive reception highlights the demand for more direct connections between Western Australia and key Chinese cities.

The partnership between Perth and Guangzhou Baiyun airports represents a significant step forward in strengthening Australia’s air travel connections with China. With the potential to boost both passenger volumes and cargo movements, this collaboration is set to enhance the region’s economic and tourism links.

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