From the Surfers Paradise strip to the booming foodie and microbrewery scene, the Gold Coast is a fun-and-sun-loving holiday destination. Go a little further beyond the iconic stretch of sand and you’ll find boutique vineyards, farmers markets and ancient rainforests in the spectacular hinterland.
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Flights from Canberra (CBR) to Gold Coast (OOL)
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Visiting from Canberra to Gold Coast (Coolangatta)
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Canberra to the Gold Coast flight information
The direct flight time from Canberra to the Gold Coast is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to visit
Being a sub-tropical city with around 300 days of sun each year means there’s never really a bad time to escape to the Gold Coast. Book your trip around a hot and humid summer, tropical and breezy spring, cool and pleasant autumn, and dry and sunny winter. Anytime is a great time to visit the Gold Coast.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Gold Coast AirportOpens external site in a new window. Located 21km (13 miles) from Surfers Paradise and 3km (1.8 miles) from Coolangatta, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is the gateway to southern Queensland.
Arriving on the Gold Coast
When your flight arrives on the Gold Coast you’ll be welcomed by the friendly staff at the airport ready to get your break off to a great start.
Getting into Gold Coast from Gold Coast Airport
There are several transport options connecting the airport to the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist locations, including the SkyBus Gold Coast Airport Shuttle and transfers with private operators. There are also car rental desks opposite the arrivals area, a taxi rank is at the southern end of the terminal, and a rideshare pick-up point at the northern end of the terminal.
Getting around the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is serviced by the TransLink bus network and a 13-kilometre integrated tram system, as well as trains, taxis, ride-share, ferries and self-drive options. Alternatively, you may wish to hire a bike with the well-pathed cycle ways.
Departure information
Fly from Canberra
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What is the main airport called?
Canberra Airport (CBR).Opens external site in a new window Canberra Airport is located 8 km (5 miles) from the city centre and offers flights to Australia's capital cities, as well as Newcastle, the Gold Coast, Wellington (New Zealand) and Singapore.
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* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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