Flying from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Newcastle.
Every week, there are 64 Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, opt for the 13:00 Jetstar flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Jetstar.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your NTL to OOL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetstar is your ticket to exploring Gold Coast (and perhaps some other great corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Jetstar.
With 72.13% of services arriving as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating NTL to OOL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between NTL and OOL:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
Cairns Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is 33 €. A return fare right now is 66 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NTL to OOL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NTL to OOL.
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 Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
70.76% of flights that take off from Newcastle Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Newcastle Airport from central Newcastle, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport, have a look at Sleepy Hill Motor Inn. It's a quick drive from NTL.
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're getting in on a late Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near OOL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Gold Coast's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Gold Coast Airport about one week before you set off.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NTL to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without visiting Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
