Flying from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Explore your options for departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be traveling for 2 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport.
Gold Coast is 1 hour behind Melbourne. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast, which operates on the UTC+10 timezone.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), with 190 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEL to OOL is the 06:10 Virgin Australia option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 21:15 with Jetstar.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to OOL.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) leave from this terminal.
At MEL, you'll find a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport, including:
MEL is approximately 24 kilometers from the center of Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveler tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
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About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near OOL:
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 27 kilometers away. It takes around 26 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport from $39 or travel return from just $78. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Melbourne to OOL.
The cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Gold Coast, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to OOL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 20ºC.
More about Gold Coast
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All great adventures should include some sightseeing. SkyPoint Observation Deck, Dolphins in Paradise and Southport Magistrates Court are must-do's during your Gold Coast adventure.
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