Travelling from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast one hour behind Port Macquarie.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your PQQ to OOL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stop between PQQ and OOL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, Rs48,276 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs112,819. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PQQ to OOL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from PQQ to OOL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Port Macquarie Airport, 77.72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Port Macquarie to Port Macquarie Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PQQ? If you're catching an early flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Consider booking a hotel close to OOL if you're taking a late Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Gold Coast's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
Before locking in your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PQQ to OOL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without seeing Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
