Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is six hours ahead of Dubai and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DXB to OOL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and OOL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is $618. A return fare right now is $1,569. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from DXB to OOL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DXB to OOL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Reserve a hotel near OOL if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and find adventure across Gold Coast and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to the centre of Gold Coast has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Gold Coast in April.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you'd like to go to Gold Coast during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to OOL in July. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres north-west of Gold Coast, a visit to Brisbane will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Toowoomba, about 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are the start of reasons to visit.