Cheap flights from Gold Coast to Sydney

Airlines That Fly from Gold Coast to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Eight airlines provide nonstop service from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): Air New Zealand, Emirates, Hong Kong Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Tigerair, and Virgin Australia. Monitoring airfares from these carriers is easy with Skyscanner's Price Alert tool. Simply enter your travel date, and we'll notify you of any fluctuations in ticket prices.

Departing from Gold Coast Airport

All flights at Gold Coast Airport are handled in a single terminal building. Within the International Departures area of the terminal, you'll find a number of bars, restaurants, retail shops (including duty-free), and cafés in addition to basic services for departing travellers (ATMs, information counters, and currency exchange desks). Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. There are two paid-access lounges at Gold Coast Airport: the Virgin Australia Lounge, located next to gates 1 and 2; and the Qantas Club, located beyond the security point on the left side. Long-term covered and uncovered parking at Gold Coast Airport is available in the facility directly opposite the terminal building.

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

Sydney Airport is composed of three terminal buildings: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Flights from Gold Coast Airport are generally handled in Terminals 2 and 3 (the Domestic terminals). Throughout each terminal building, you'll find a plethora of services and amenities for arriving travellers, including retail outlets, food concessions, hair salons, ATMs, and cafés. Business and conference facilities are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and are provided by Sydney Airport Executive Services.

At the curbside of the Arrivals exit of each terminal, you'll find a number of ground transportation links to the city centre, including taxis, limousines, hotel shuttles, out-of-town buses, and car rentals. Sydney Airport is served by several public buses that run to Burwood and Bondi Junction, and provide links to Central Station, Potts Point, and Elizabeth Bay. There is also an express train service that runs from the airport terminal to downtown Sydney in just 13 minutes. Train stations are located beneath Terminals 2 and 3.

Practical Information

It is recommended that passengers on domestic flights arrive at Gold Coast Airport at least 45 minutes before their flight's scheduled departure time. Most airlines at Gold Coast Airport offer a web check-in service that opens as early as 24 hours before your flight. Domestic flights depart from the gates in the departure lounge. You will need to be in your designated boarding gate area at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

What to Expect in Sydney: Travel Tips

If you're staying in Sydney, you won't need a car; the city's reliable network of buses, ferries, and light rail will take you just about anywhere you need to go. Sydney's peak tourist season is around the Christmas and New Year holidays. By planning your trip during spring (late September to early December) or fall (February to April), you'll be able to enjoy pleasant weather while avoiding high accommodation costs.