Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your OOL to LDH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between OOL and LDH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
Currently, $681 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,251. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from OOL to LDH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from OOL to LDH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near OOL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
Book a hotel close to LDH if you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to central Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Lord Howe Island. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is July, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lord Howe Island based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.