Traveling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei two hours behind Gold Coast.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your OOL to TPE flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OOL and TPE:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
$277 is the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Return flights start at $592. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to TPE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OOL to TPE.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.82% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near OOL. Whether you have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're coming in on a late Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Follow your own route with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and venture far and wide through Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Taipei based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OOL to TPE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometers south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometers south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are highlights.