Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast three hours ahead of Phuket.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HKT to OOL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HKT and OOL include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is R 4,080. A return plane ticket right now is R 9,548. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from HKT to OOL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HKT to OOL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, 65.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HKT:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're coming in on a late Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight, nothing beats 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 options near OOL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and explore beyond Gold Coast's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Gold Coast in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Phuket International Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to OOL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a trip to Brisbane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.