Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your OOL to ISA flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport. Cairns Airport is a popular stopover on the OOL to ISA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
$631 is the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,384. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from OOL to ISA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OOL to ISA.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights departing from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near OOL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ISA instead:
Pick up a Mount Isa Airport rental car and discover Mount Isa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Increase your likelihood of snagging a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Mount Isa Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to central Mount Isa
From Mount Isa Airport, Mount Isa is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mount Isa in February.
The warmest month in Mount Isa is December, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to ISA in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Cloncurry is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mount Isa. Around 105 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include John Flynn Place Museum & Fred McKay Art Gallery, Cloncurry District Court and Dr David Harvey-Sutton Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, consider Normanton, roughly 386 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa. Krys the Crocodile, The Big Barra and Sweers Island are the start of reasons to visit.
