Gold Coast Airport – OOL Gold Coast
Formerly called as Coolangatta Airport, Gold Coast Airport is an international airport that is situated at the southern end of Gold Coast, Australia. The first recorded passenger flight at Coolangatta Airport was in 1939. After the name was changed in 1990, the airport continues to expand by welcoming its first international charter from New Zealand. Since then, Gold Coast Airport has become the 6th busiest airport in the country. In fact, it served 6 million passengers as of 2016 and is still increasing. Today, Gold Coast Airport is a fast-growing airport and is ranked 8 as the busiest in aircraft movement.
Best Time to Visit
Gold Coast Airport is a low-cost international airport. It has two runways, the main runway, and the intersecting runway. The airport has one passenger terminal, which houses international airlines such as Air New Zealand, AirAsia X, and Tigerair. To ensure that passengers well-rested in between flights, OOL Airport has two guest lounges by Virgin Australia and Qantas Club. While in the area, head off to surrounding cities such as Varsity Lakes or at Surfers Paradise and enjoy water recreational activities.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Passengers that prefer to stay in a casual hotel during layover can check-in at Best Western Kennedy Drive Airport Motel. Guests can avail of the hotel's free airport shuttle service and are 12-minutes ride away from the airport. Another hotel that passengers can avail of is Oaks Calypso Plaza Resort, a modern apartment hotel with upscale amenities.
For passengers that are looking for other airports that serve near the Gold Coast, they can book their flights at Brisbane Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Gold Coast, QLD, Australia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (OOL-Coolangatta) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the OOL airport.
Most of these OOL
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the OOL airport are Kirra Beach, Best Of All Lookout, and John Flynn Private Hospital.
Map of Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Hotels
View all Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (OOL-Coolangatta) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (OOL-Coolangatta) location map.
Weather Forecast for Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (OOL-Coolangatta)
If you planning to travel to Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (OOL-Coolangatta), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 8:36 PM.
The temperature feels like 64.45 with a humidity level of 70 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 9 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 7:02 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/10
Few clouds
65°F
High: 68°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
6/11
Clear Sky
66°F
High: 69°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/12
Few clouds
68°F
High: 73°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/13
Clear Sky
63°F
High: 66°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
6/14
Scattered clouds
65°F
High: 68°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/15
Scattered clouds
61°F
High: 67°F
Low: 48°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Gold Coast, QLD, Australia OOL airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free OOL airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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