Flying from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast two hours ahead of Busselton.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BQB to OOL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a top stopover on the BQB to OOL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, R 2,845 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,671. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BQB to OOL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
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Handy information about Busselton Airport (BQB)
Of all flights departing from Busselton Airport, 78.85% land on time at their destination.
Central Busselton to Busselton Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BQB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're getting in on a late Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near OOL:
Explore without limits with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and venture far and wide through Gold Coast and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Gold Coast in April.
Before locking in your flight from Busselton Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BQB to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without visiting Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.