Travelling from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast three hours behind Napier-Hastings.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your NPE to OOL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between NPE and OOL include:
Wellington International Airport
Auckland Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Currently, £222 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £437. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from NPE to OOL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from NPE to OOL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
71.6% of flights departing from Hawkes Bay Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Hawkes Bay Airport is about 4 miles from central Napier-Hastings. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to NPE:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're landing on a late Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near OOL:
Pick up a Gold Coast Airport rental car and discover Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is approximately 17 miles from central Gold Coast. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Gold Coast. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NPE to OOL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. About 45 miles north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, consider Toowoomba, about 95 miles west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are key highlights.
