Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne one hour ahead of Gold Coast.
Choose from 1,345 weekly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Virgin Australia Regional is the earliest you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 21:40.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OOL to MEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, so jetting to Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jetstar.
The most punctual carrier that offers OOL to MEL flights is Jetstar. Its services arrive as scheduled 74.22% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OOL and MEL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Newcastle Airport
Canberra Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 865. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,722. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from OOL to MEL by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights departing from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on time at their destination.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and find adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
When reserving your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without visiting Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.