Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your OOL to NPE flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OOL and NPE include:
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flight is Rs116,150. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs257,261. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to NPE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from OOL to NPE couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, data shows 74.82% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near OOL. Whether you have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
Book a hotel close to NPE if you're taking a late Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Hawkes Bay Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Ezi or Apex and see more of Napier-Hastings and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Hawkes Bay Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to central Napier-Hastings
From Hawkes Bay Airport, Napier-Hastings is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
March is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Napier-Hastings in January.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport for January if you'd like to visit Napier-Hastings during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 23ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OOL to NPE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Napier-Hastings, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 354 kilometres north-west to Auckland to tick off its leading attractions. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south-west of Napier-Hastings, Wellington is another favourite stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.