Flying from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast. The city is in the UTC+10 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Glasgow.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Glasgow to OOL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Glasgow to OOL flight? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
76.7% of flights departing Glasgow Prestwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Gold Coast. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport is £510. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £838. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to OOL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Gold Coast. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Glasgow to OOL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Gold Coast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gold Coast right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Gold Coast Airport:
Your trip to Gold Coast isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Toowoomba will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Buderim is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 177 kms (110 miles) north of Gold Coast. No trip is complete without experiencing Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park.