Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) departing from here.
Gold Coast is 13 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to OOL, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to OOL flight:
78.67% of flights taking off from Santos Dumont Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near OOL:
Travel at your own pace with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience more of Gold Coast and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport flight.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Gold Coast. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport is R 15,511. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 32,234. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to OOL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). July is when most people visit Gold Coast. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to OOL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Gold Coast
Start your Gold Coast trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Gold Coast Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Gold Coast isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you can't miss include SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
Explore more of Australia
Toowoomba is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Gold Coast. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Around 177 kilometres north of Gold Coast, Buderim is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park.
