Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is nine hours ahead of Zurich.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ZRH to OOL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is 468 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 950 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to OOL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Zurich Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
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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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to OOL in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without seeing Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
