Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Wellington is three hours ahead of Gold Coast and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Flights from OOL to WLG start at 06:15 — the earliest with Jetstar. The last service of the day is at 14:15 with Jetstar. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your OOL to WLG flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if you have time.
Jetstar is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 77.14% of its services arriving as scheduled, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier offering OOL to WLG flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OOL and WLG:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Queenstown Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
104 € is the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Return flights start from 170 €. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from OOL to WLG, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from OOL to WLG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, data shows 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Gold Coast Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near OOL:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and explore beyond Wellington's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Wellington. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to WLG in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
