Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Adelaide is 30 minutes ahead of Gold Coast and follows the UTC+10:30 timezone.
Flights from OOL to ADL start from 09:05 — the earliest with Qantas. The last service of the day is at 20:05 with Qantas. In total, there are 225 weekly Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your OOL to ADL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Adelaide (and then other parts of Australia) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
With an impressive 90.48% of services landing on schedule, Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier offering OOL to ADL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between OOL and ADL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Hobart International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
58 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. A return flight starts from 117 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from OOL to ADL, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OOL to ADL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of the flights that depart from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast to explore Adelaide and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Adelaide Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Adelaide in April.
Before locking in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Adelaide Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Adelaide, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to ADL in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Adelaide, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 338 kilometres east to Mildura to tick off its top attractions. From Mildura Riverfront to Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Australia, consider Mount Gambier, roughly 370 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake are among its highlights.