Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) heading out from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast. The city runs on the UTC+10 timezone and is two hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Kuala Lumpur to OOL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to OOL leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
58.65% of flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can arrive at SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Kuala Lumpur to OOL flight? Check in to a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your vacation officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near OOL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and see more of Gold Coast and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport flight.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to central Gold Coast is around 19 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, C$267 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$629. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to OOL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Visit Gold Coast in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to OOL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Gold Coast
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gold Coast:
Your trip to Gold Coast won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include SkyPoint Observation Deck, Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
Explore more of Australia
Toowoomba is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Gold Coast. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Around 177 kilometres north of Gold Coast, Buderim is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park.