Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
Your OOL to HTI flight won't wait if you're 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.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a sought-after stop between OOL and HTI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
£92 is the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. Return flights start from £185. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OOL to HTI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OOL to HTI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights departing from Gold Coast Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is around 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Consider booking a hotel near HTI if you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Airport is roughly 2 miles from central Hamilton Island. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Hamilton Island. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton Island Airport for February if you want to visit Hamilton Island during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to HTI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hamilton Island. Around 160 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Australia, consider Mackay, roughly 60 miles south of Hamilton Island. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are key highlights.