Travelling from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): what you need to know
The timezone in Sunshine Coast is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Port Macquarie.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PQQ to MCY flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between PQQ and MCY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Rs69,441 is currently the best price for a one-way Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs139,174. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PQQ to MCY, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PQQ to MCY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
77.72% of flights that depart Port Macquarie Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Port Macquarie Airport from central Port Macquarie, it takes around 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PQQ:
Arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
If you're landing on a late Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MCY:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sunshine Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Apex or East Coast and explore beyond Sunshine Coast's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Sunshine Coast Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Sunshine Coast. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
The quietest month for a flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sunshine Coast based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sunshine Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PQQ to MCY in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sunshine Coast. Around 113 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Gold Coast is another essential stop in Australia and is around 177 kilometres south of Sunshine Coast. No journey is complete without dropping by SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
