Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is nine hours ahead of Madrid.
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 on time to catch your MAD to OOL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
441 € is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.100 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAD to OOL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to OOL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Pick up a Gold Coast Airport rental car and discover Gold Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gold Coast Airport about one week before travelling.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to OOL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a visit to Brisbane will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, consider Toowoomba, roughly 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are among the biggest draws.