Flying from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Gold Coast is one hour behind Hobart and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Flights from HBA to OOL start from 19:45 — the earliest with Jetstar. The last departure is at 20:25 with Jetstar. In total, there are three weekly Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your HBA to OOL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Gold Coast — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
With 77.78% of services landing as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier offering HBA to OOL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between HBA and OOL:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Canberra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Currently, $106 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $212. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HBA to OOL, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HBA to OOL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hobart Airport (HBA)
Of the departures from Hobart Airport, 63% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Hobart Airport from central Hobart, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HBA:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're getting in on a late Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near OOL:
Grab a Gold Coast Airport rental car and explore Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Gold Coast. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Hobart Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HBA to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a visit to Brisbane will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Gallery of Modern Art, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and South Bank Beach.