Dreamliner to Tokyo jets off early

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) seasonal service between Perth and Tokyo is back up and running.

And they’re not just on time — they’re two weeks ahead of schedule, responding to a demand that reflects our growing appetite for all things Japanese.

With the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner now flying three times a week, travelling to Tokyo has never been easier. No more layovers or long transit waits, just a smooth, direct journey straight to Japan’s capital.

Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove says the return of the non-stop service is great news for Western Australia.

“The return of ANA’s service means that there are more options for business and leisure travellers, and it will also lead to many more Japanese and other international visitors coming to Western Australia,” she says.

“Japan is Western Australia’s ninth biggest international visitor market, injecting $70 million into the WA economy in visitor expenditure for the year ending in June 2024, and the return of ANA’s direct service will be a major boost for the tourism and hospitality sector.

“ANA returned for a seasonal service last year and we’re delighted to welcome the airline back to Perth.”

ANA will operate the Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Perth (PER) service three times a week (Monday, Thursday and Saturday) on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the season scheduled from October 14, 2024 to March 27, 2025.