Travelling from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GLT to TSV flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the GLT to TSV route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
Currently, C$456 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$474. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GLT to TSV if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GLT to TSV.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Of the departures from Gladstone Airport, 73.4% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Gladstone Airport from central Gladstone, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near GLT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
If you're coming in on a late Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TSV:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Townsville Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Townsville's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Townsville Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
From Townsville Airport, Townsville is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Townsville in February.
When reserving your flight from Gladstone Airport to Townsville Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GLT to TSV in July. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north of Townsville, a trip to Cairns will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.
Around 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville, Mackay is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
