Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Gold Coast 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Your DRW to OOL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DRW and OOL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Currently, ₹ 7,806 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 15,611. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DRW to OOL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to Darwin International Airport's on-time performance, 73.13% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DRW? If you're catching an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're coming in on a late Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near OOL:
Grab a Gold Coast Airport rental car and explore Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to the centre of Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Gold Coast. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Darwin International Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DRW to OOL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
