Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is 2 hours behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located. Shanghai operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from OOL to Shanghai.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from OOL to Shanghai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you hold a passport from Australia, you will need a visa to enter China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
OOL is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near OOL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Shanghai
C$553 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,048. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from OOL to Shanghai. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres. It takes around 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Book a hotel near PVG if you have a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from OOL to Shanghai:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai. To avoid the crowds, visit Shanghai in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from OOL to Shanghai sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are leading attractions which should be on every Shanghai itinerary.
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