Travelling from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast three hours behind Nelson.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your NSN to OOL flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between NSN and OOL:
Wellington International Airport
Auckland Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
At the moment, R 7,188 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,360. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NSN to OOL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NSN to OOL.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nelson Airport (NSN)
71.22% of flights that take off from Nelson Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Nelson to Nelson Airport is approximately 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near NSN? If you're catching an early flight from Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Gold Coast and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to central Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
When booking your flight from Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NSN 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 explored once you've seen the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
