Cheap Flights from Mackay to Gold Coast

There are many reasons to book a flight ticket from Mackay to the Gold Coast: the sunny Queensland destination boasts white, sandy beaches; a variety of theme parks; top shopping options; and plenty of outdoor activities to suit all tastes.

Airlines offering Gold Coast flights from Mackay

When travelling to the Gold Coast from Mackay, you can book with Virgin Australia or Qantas. Both airlines operate a number of flights from Mackay to the Gold Coast every week, so you’re sure to find just the right airfare for your needs. Be sure to sign up for Skycanner’s price alerts so that you know exactly when flight prices change, giving you the best chance of scoring the cheapest airfare.

Mackay airport departure information

Mackay’s airport is located 7km from the centre of the city, a distance which takes approximately ten minutes to drive. Make sure that you leave yourself enough time so that you arrive at the airport at least 30-60 minutes before your flight, especially if you need to check in and drop off your baggage. Remember to have your driver’s licence or other I.D. handy to show if requested too.

To get to the airport in Mackay from the CBD, you can take a taxi or hop on a Greyhound bus. There is also car parking available at the terminal if you want to leave your car.

While you’re waiting for your flight to the Gold Coast from Mackay, you can grab something to eat or drink at the three food and beverage venues located within the terminal, or pick up a book, magazine, confectionary or other last-minute travel items from the building’s shop. The airport also has an on-site ATM, bathrooms, and a baby change room.

Gold Coast airport arrivals

Located in the suburb of Coolangatta, the Gold Coast airport has been redeveloped recently, and today boasts a number of great features that you can enjoy when your flight from Mackay arrives. The terminal houses many different dining facilities, as well as a plethora of shopping options, including fashion boutiques and an expanded Duty Free store.

If you need to book a cheap hotel on the Gold Coast, take advantage of Skyscanner’s accommodation booking service. Then, to get into the city from the airport, take your preferred choice of transport: hail a taxi from outside the domestic terminal, hire a private chauffeur transfer, or hop on a Translink public bus (this network runs to and from various locations across the Gold Coast). Alternatively, you can hire a car from the airport, or book a seat on the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle that runs up to Runaway Bay in the north and down to Tweed Heads in the south.

If you need to travel a bit further afield, you might need to check out the Premier Transport Group for trips to Lismore from Tweed Heads; or choose a Surfside company bus to Kingscliff and Pottsville (from Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads).

Other important information to note:

When comparing costs of living between Mackay and the Gold Coast you’ll find that Mackay is a little less expensive. For example, the average cost of a meal from an inexpensive restaurant in Mackay is $15, while it’s slightly higher on the Gold Coast, at $19. Similarly, the price of a taxi to or from the airport to city centre is around $20 in Mackay but $60-$65 on the Gold Coast.

Please note: all information is correct as of November 2015.

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