Travelling from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is three hours behind Palmerston North and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Your PMR to OOL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Auckland Airport is a popular stopover on the PMR to OOL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
476 € is the lowest price for a one-way Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. A return flight starts at 401 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PMR to OOL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
71.22% of flights leaving from Palmerston North Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Palmerston North to Palmerston North Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near PMR:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Grab a Gold Coast Airport rental car and discover Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to the centre of Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The quietest month for a flight from Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Gold Coast based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Palmerston North Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PMR to OOL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a visit to Brisbane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, consider Toowoomba, roughly 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are key highlights.
