Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast's timezone is UTC+10, making Gold Coast seven hours ahead of Doha.
Your DOH to OOL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DOH and OOL:
Adelaide Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
At the moment, C$521 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,812. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from DOH to OOL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Finding cheap flights from DOH to OOL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights departing from Hamad International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of DOH.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DOH? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Reserve a hotel close to OOL if you have a late Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Gold Coast and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Gold Coast in April.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you want to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DOH to OOL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Gold Coast, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 72 kilometres north-west to Brisbane to tick off its top attractions. From South Bank Parklands to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Toowoomba is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without visiting Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
