How to find cheap flights to Emerald Airport (EMD)
$1,188 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Emerald Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to EMD, the lowest fare is $537.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Emerald, where Emerald Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Emerald
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Emerald in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to EMD that fits your schedule and budget.
If you want to experience Emerald at its busiest, lock in your flights to EMD for July. Holidaying during high seasons often means more things to do than at other times of the year.
December is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Emerald then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Emerald is warmest in December, averaging between 20ºC and 37ºC.
Ranging from 8ºC to 23ºC, July sees the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? May is the driest month in Emerald, averaging one day of rain.
January brings the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Emerald Airport (EMD): What you need to know
Fly to Emerald without stops with Qantas. Virgin Australia also operates direct flights to Emerald Airport.
Qantas is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a great choice when reserving your EMD plane ticket.
The timezone at EMD is UTC+10.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to EMD? These hotels near Emerald Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
If you're catching a connecting flight from Emerald Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 83% of all departures from EMD arrive at their destination without delays.
Emerald Airport is located in Emerald, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Emerald from Emerald Airport (EMD)
Central Emerald is about 11 kilometres from EMD.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to EMD.
Expect the journey to take about 25 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Emerald:
Emerald highlights
These popular sights should be high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Emerald:
Blackwood National Park: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometres north of the centre.
Wetlands, Emerald: Need one more reason to visit Emerald? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Blackwater from Emerald Airport (EMD)
Heading straight for Blackwater? From EMD, it takes around 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 80 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Clermont
If Clermont is your destination, it's around 105 kilometres from Emerald Airport.
Explore more of Australia
Australia keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Mackay, located about 290 kilometres north of Emerald. Lamberts Lookout, Bluewater Trail and Bucasia Beach should be on your must-see list.
Rockhampton makes a great addition to your trip to Australia. You'll find it roughly 241 kilometres east of Emerald. Archer Park Rail Museum, Dreamtime Cultural Centre and Mount Archer National Park are major draws. The main airport serving this city is Rockhampton Airport (ROK).
Let your travels lead you to Yeppoon. Roughly 274 kilometres east of Emerald, Capricorn Coast National Park, Yeppoon Main Beach and Lammermoor Beach give you plenty of reason to visit.