Travelling from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast three hours behind Queenstown.
Each week, there are six Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, take the 12:35 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 13:40 with Jetstar.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ZQN to OOL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Gold Coast — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.
Jetstar is a leader in on-time performance for ZQN to OOL flights, with 96.77% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 478 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,213. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZQN to OOL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ZQN to OOL.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
When it comes to Queenstown Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Queenstown Airport from central Queenstown, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ZQN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Gold Coast and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week before you set off.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Queenstown Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZQN to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Gold Coast, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey about 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to check off its leading attractions. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
