Flying from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Emerald and Gold Coast follow the same timezone, UTC+10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your EMD to OOL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is £257. A return plane ticket right now is £338. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from EMD to OOL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from EMD to OOL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Emerald Airport (EMD)
81.85% of flights departing from Emerald Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of EMD.
Central Emerald to Emerald Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near EMD:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
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To get the best deal, book your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to central Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Emerald Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EMD to OOL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 45 miles north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Australia, head for Toowoomba, about 95 miles west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are among the biggest draws.
