How to find cheap flights to Illawara Airport (WOL)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Illawara Airport is AED 8,115. A return plane ticket to WOL right now is AED 9,439.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to score some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Wollongong, where Illawara Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Wollongong. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Illawara Airport.
Best time to go to Wollongong
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Wollongong in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to WOL that suits your schedule and budget.
January is the most popular month for flights to WOL. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Wollongong.
October is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Wollongong then.
Check the weather before you head off. January is the warmest time of year in Wollongong, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF), July sees the lowest temperatures.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Wollongong, averaging four days of rain.
It rains the most during March, which gets around eight days of wet weather.
Traveling to Illawara Airport (WOL): What you need to know
Get to Wollongong sooner with a direct Link Airways flight to Illawara Airport.
The timezone at WOL is UTC+11.
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Illawara Airport is located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
Getting to central Wollongong from Illawara Airport (WOL)
WOL is about 18 kilometers from central Wollongong.
How long it'll take to reach the center driving depends on the time of day and traffic conditions. Do some research to find the best route before your flight to WOL.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favorites that travelers keep coming back to in Wollongong:
Wollongong highlights
These top attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Wollongong:
Wollongong Beach: The perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometers east of the city center.
Illawarra Rhododendron and Rainforest Gardens: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm while exploring Wollongong. This park is roughly 5 kilometers northwest of the center.
Brighton Beach: Take on this landmark next. About 2 kilometers northeast of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Wollongong experience.
How to get to Sydney from Illawara Airport (WOL)
WOL is a gateway to the nearby city of Sydney, which is around 88 kilometers away. The best way to reach the center will depend on the time of day, so plan ahead.
Allow for a travel time of roughly 2 hours 35 minutes when making your way to Sydney on public transport.
Traveling from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Blacktown
Blacktown is located around 88 kilometers from Illawara Airport. If that's one of your stops, the trip by public transport takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Australia, starting with Sydney. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House are must-do's in this city, which is about 88 kilometers northeast of Wollongong. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the main airport of Sydney.
Canberra might just become one of your favorite stops in Australia. You'll find it around 177 kilometers southwest of Wollongong. National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy are visitor favorites. You can get here through Canberra Airport (CBR).
Roughly 209 kilometers northeast of Wollongong, Newcastle makes for a memorable detour. Big reasons to visit include Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.
