Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is ten hours behind Gold Coast and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your OOL to LGW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
500 € is the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at 1.165 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OOL to LGW if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights that leave from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, go to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OOL to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.