Karratha Airport

Karratha Airport (KTA) is 14 km (8.7 miles) from Karratha and 9.3 km (5.8 miles) south of Dampier.

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Flights

Qantas, QantasLink and Air North operate from this terminal.

Departures

Ticketing

There are no ticketing facilities available at the airport.

Check-in

Ensure you check in for your flight before you arrive at the airport. Check-in for domestic flights opens 24 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure. 

There are four easy options to complete check-in:  ​

Download your digital boarding pass after checking in online and you’re ready to go.  

Customers who require special assistance, unaccompanied minors or large groups, please make yourself known to our friendly customer service agents who will be able to assist you with the check-in process.

Our domestic airports are cashless. Purchase tickets, additional baggage and other Qantas flight related products online. Excess baggage payments can be made by credit card at our self-serve bag tag kiosks.

Seat selection

Complimentary seat selection is available online for all domestic flights from the moment you book your flight. If you haven’t selected a seat before you complete your online check-in, you will be assigned a seat. You can change your seat online up to 30 minutes before your flight departure.

Checked baggage

Don’t forget, if you’re travelling with checked bags, you need to drop them off at least 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights. Use your digital boarding pass at our self-serve bag tag kiosks to print your baggage tags before proceeding to the self-serve bag drop. 

Need to bring a bit extra? Pre-purchase an additional baggage allowance online and save on airport prices. 

Flight status

View our flight status page for departure information.

Arrivals

Baggage

Baggage carousels are located in the arrivals hall.  

Baggage services has a counter located at the Sales Desk, which is open from 6.30am to 7.30pm. Phone: +61 (8) 9187 3508.

Flight status

View our flight status page for arrival information.

Lounges

Find out more about lounge features, operating hours and access to the Karratha lounge

Transport

Transport options at Karratha airport
Transport
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Car The airport is approximately 20 minutes drive from the town centre. Visit Karratha airport for current car parking rates. 
Taxis Approximately A$32 to the town centre.
Lists the transport options for getting to and from Karratha airport.

Important information

Times and prices are a guide only.