Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast share the UTC+10 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your MCY to OOL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCY and OOL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
At the moment, Rs24,579 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs108,318. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCY to OOL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
72.71% of flights that leave from Sunshine Coast Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Sunshine Coast to Sunshine Coast Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MCY? If you're catching an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Consider staying in a hotel near OOL if you're catching a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Gold Coast's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Gold Coast in April.
Book your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you want to visit Gold Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCY to OOL in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Gold Coast, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to tick off its top attractions. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Toowoomba is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without experiencing Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
