Flying from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast one hour behind Wollongong.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your WOL to OOL flight.
Flying during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, $671 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Illawara Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,653. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from WOL to OOL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Illawara Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
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Handy information about Illawara Airport (WOL)
To reach Illawara Airport from central Wollongong, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're arriving on a late Illawara Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near OOL:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to the centre of Gold Coast has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Illawara Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Gold Coast. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Illawara Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from WOL to OOL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.