Travelling from London to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Gold Coast is ten hours ahead of London. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Your flight from London to OOL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from London to OOL, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Perth Airport (PER) is one option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Gold Coast Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to OOL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Gold Coast Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Gold Coast Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near OOL:
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Gold Coast Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
The centre of Gold Coast is roughly 19 kilometres from Gold Coast Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, Rs146,027 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Gold Coast Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs269,177. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to OOL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap London to Gold Coast Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Gold Coast based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 27ºC. Book your London to OOL flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Gold Coast Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Gold Coast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Gold Coast right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Gold Coast Airport:
Your visit to Gold Coast won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
Explore more of Australia
Toowoomba is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Gold Coast. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, consider Buderim, about 177 kilometres north of Gold Coast. Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park are highlights.
