Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is ten hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to OOL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
$887 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,814. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to OOL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Gold Coast Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gold Coast Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near OOL:
Go where the road takes you with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and find adventure across Gold Coast and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week before your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Gold Coast. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you'd like to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to OOL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another standout destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.