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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Wollongong. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.297 €.
The cheapest month to fly to Wollongong is usually November.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ireland and Wollongong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Wollongong is 1.297 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Wollongong Airport is Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wollongong is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Wollongong.

Flying to Wollongong

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Cheapest flight found1.297 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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How to find cheap flights to Illawara Airport (WOL)

  • Right now, 818 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Illawara Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to WOL for 1.297 €.

  • Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to WOL. We'll do the monitoring for you, delivering updates when fares go down.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Wollongong, where Illawara Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Wollongong by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to compare fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.

  • Search for plane tickets to Illawara Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Wollongong

  • The cheapest month to get on a flight to Wollongong is typically May.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to WOL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd love to experience Wollongong at its busiest, lock in your flights to WOL for December. Holidaying during peak periods usually means more to see and do than at other times.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is May. Book your plane tickets to Wollongong then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Wollongong is warmest in January, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).

  • With four days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Wollongong.

  • It's rainiest during March, which gets around eight days of wet weather.

Travelling to Illawara Airport (WOL): What you need to know

  • Take the fast track to Wollongong with Link Airways. This airline offers direct flights to Illawara Airport.

  • Once you arrive at WOL, you'll be in the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Illawara Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to WOL:

  • Waste no time getting out there by booking a car hire in WOL. Grab a ride from Hertz to explore parts of Wollongong that only a car can take you to.

  • Illawara Airport is located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

Getting to central Wollongong from Illawara Airport (WOL)

  • The distance from WOL to central Wollongong is about 21 kilometres.

  • If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to WOL, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • If you'd love to stay near the action in Wollongong, unpack your bags at one of these popular hotels:

Wollongong highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Wollongong and find your way to these well-known attractions:

    • Wollongong Beach: Located around 2 kilometres south-east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.

    • Towri Bush Tucker Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Wollongong. This park is roughly 3 kilometres north-west of the centre.

    • Wollongong City Beach: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres south-east of the centre of Wollongong.

How to get to Sydney from Illawara Airport (WOL)

  • Sydney is around 88 kilometres from WOL. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary depending on the time of day and traffic, so plan ahead before you travel.

  • Allow roughly 2 hours 35 minutes if you decide to travel to Sydney on public transport.

Travelling from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Bankstown

  • Bankstown is another city that you can easily get to from Illawara Airport. It's around 72 kilometres away.

Explore more of Australia

  • There's loads more to see and do in Australia, starting with Sydney. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are must-do's in this city, which is around 88 kilometres north-east of Wollongong. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most convenient airport for Sydney.

  • Canberra could easily become your new favourite place in Australia. You'll find it around 177 kilometres south-west of Wollongong. National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy are major draws. You can get here through Canberra Airport (CBR).

  • Say yes to more adventures in Newcastle. Roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Wollongong, Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach make the trip worthwhile.

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