Traveling from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Beijing. Check out your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when planning your flight from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
Gold Coast is two hours ahead of Beijing. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast, which follows the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to OOL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to OOL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes to drive the 31 kilometers or so.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
PKX is roughly 56 kilometers from central Beijing. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city center.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to OOL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
Daxing International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 88.83% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near OOL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Follow your own route with a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and chase adventure across Gold Coast and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Beijing to Gold Coast Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to central Gold Coast is around 19 kilometers. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport is AED 1,372. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,084. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to OOL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Visit Gold Coast in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Beijing to OOL flight ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gold Coast to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Gold Coast
After booking your flight from Beijing to Gold Coast Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Gold Coast:
SkyPoint Observation Deck and Pacific Airshow are just two of the major attractions to put on your Gold Coast travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.
Explore more of Australia
Toowoomba is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Gold Coast. Around 161 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
If you're eager to discover another side of Australia, head for Buderim, roughly 177 kilometers north of Gold Coast. Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park are highlights.