Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to London: what you need to know
London is 10 hours behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from OOL to London.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can enter United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Gold Coast Airport to London, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Travelling from central Gold Coast to OOL takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to London? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near OOL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to London
426 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gold Coast Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 940 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OOL to London if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 80 kilometres from central London. After your flight from Gold Coast Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from OOL to London at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to London. To steer clear of the crowds, head for London in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from OOL to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
After booking your flight from Gold Coast Airport to London, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on every London itinerary.
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