Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is 16 hours ahead of Edmonton and observes the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YEG to OOL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, R 7,269 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 33,130. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from YEG to OOL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from YEG to OOL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of all flights leaving Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to YEG:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OOL if you're taking a late Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you 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.
Reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Gold Coast. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April.
When booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YEG to OOL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Gold Coast, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel about 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to check off its top sights. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Australia, head for Toowoomba, roughly 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are highlights.
