Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
The timezone in Gold Coast is UTC+10, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAA to OOL flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
AED 1,665 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Return flights start at AED 3,266. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to OOL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, 76.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Reserve a hotel close to OOL if you're catching a late Chennai Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and see more of Gold Coast and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Gold Coast Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport is roughly 27 kilometers from the center of Gold Coast. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Gold Coast in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Gold Coast Airport for January if you want to explore Gold Coast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to OOL in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Australia, head for Toowoomba, roughly 153 kilometers west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are highlights.
