Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Toronto: what you need to know
Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Toronto is 14 hours behind Gold Coast.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your OOL to Toronto flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Travelling from central Gold Coast to OOL takes around 1 hour 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to OOL:
Of the departures from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Toronto
634 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Toronto flight. Return plane tickets start from 1.342 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from OOL to Toronto if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you have a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Toronto and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from OOL to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Toronto. After your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to YTZ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your OOL to Toronto flight:
Hertz, National and Avis make collecting a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from YTZ one week in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is about 105 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto.
Public transport will take you there in about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by staying at a hotel near YKF after your OOL to Toronto flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Be in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget are dependable companies for booking.
If you'd like a certain kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Book your ride from YKF at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
Travel to Toronto during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Gold Coast Airport to Toronto plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to Toronto in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Toronto:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are essential stops on your Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.