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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Karratha Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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KTA Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Karratha Airport.
What to Expect
The small, brand-new terminal at Karratha Airport (code: KTA) serves Perth and Port Hedland flights. Facilities include a few eateries, a couple of shops, and free WiFi. Qantas passengers may have access to its lounge.
Sleeping in Karratha Airport
Spending the night here is impossible as the airport closes nightly by 9:00 PM Monday through Friday and earlier on the weekends. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal is open according to flight schedules:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
The terminal closes after the final scheduled departure each day. Overnight stays are not permitted, and passengers will be required to leave once the building closes.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Karratha Airport sounds like a nightmare, the airport is situated within a short drive to hotels in the city. Here are a few of the closest hotels:
- Comfort Inn & Suites Karratha – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Econo Lodge Karratha – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Karratha, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.
- Qantas Club – Location: Karratha Airport (KTA), Terminal 1, Airside, upper level (upgraded lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows). Hours: One hour before first Qantas flight until last Qantas departure. Showers: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Qantas Club members, Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum One/Platinum/Gold, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald, Business/First Class on Qantas or oneworld flights, single-entry pass, complimentary invitation.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drink
Food outlets operate in line with flight schedules and may close early when no departures are scheduled. There are no 24-hour dining options. Reported food options include: Espresso • Pizza & Grill • The Bar @ Karratha
Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader reports that USB charging ports are available on an island bench in the airside dining area.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Karratha Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
- Accessibility Services – The terminal is single-level and includes accessible toilets.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available both landside and airside. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s withdrawal limits and international fees before travelling.
- Children’s Play Area – A small play area for children (approximately ages 3–10) is located airside near the dining area.
- Luggage Carts – Trolleys are available in the baggage claim area.
- Shopping – A small selection of retail shops is available, including a newsagent, clothing store, and tech shop.
Car Rentals
Car rentals are available at KTA airport, and customer service desks for the following companies are opposite the baggage carousels in the Arrivals lounge of the terminal: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttles
There are a few shuttle bus companies that provide service to the airport. To select a provider, visit the Karratha Airport website.
Taxi
Taxis are available.
Last updated: 2026-02-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.