How to find cheap flights to Emerald Airport (EMD)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Emerald Airport is $651. A round-trip plane ticket to EMD right now is $1,295.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Emerald, where Emerald Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Emerald by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If there's no rush to get to Emerald, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Emerald Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Emerald
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Emerald in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to EMD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Emerald at its liveliest, book your flights to EMD for July. Going on holiday during peak periods often means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Emerald then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before travelling. December brings the warmest days in Emerald, averaging between 20ºC and 37ºC.
Ranging from 8ºC to 23ºC, July brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? May is the driest month in Emerald, averaging one day of rain.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Emerald Airport (EMD): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and board a direct flight to Emerald Airport. Qantas and Virgin Australia fly nonstop to Emerald.
Qantas is the most dependable carrier. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it an excellent choice when booking your EMD plane ticket.
You'll be landing in the UTC+10 timezone at EMD.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to EMD. Book a room at any of these stays near Emerald Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Kick off your Emerald adventure sooner by picking up a car hire in EMD. Hertz, Budget and Thrifty are leading providers to select from here.
Emerald Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 82% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you have a connection or you're flying back home.
Emerald Airport is located in Emerald, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Emerald from Emerald Airport (EMD)
Central Emerald is about 6 kilometres from EMD.
Once you've landed from your flight to EMD, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Emerald is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Emerald highlights
These popular attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Emerald:
Blackwood National Park: The perfect spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 8 kilometres north of the city centre.
Botanic Gardens Maze: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Emerald.
Nogoa Walking Trail (North): This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north-east of the centre of Emerald.
How to get to Blackwater from Emerald Airport (EMD)
Kicking things off in Blackwater? From EMD, it'll take around 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 80 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Clermont
Clermont is about 97 kilometres from Emerald Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Australia
Australia isn't done impressing you yet. Carry on to Mackay, located around 290 kilometres north of Emerald. Harbour Beach, Far Beach and Lamberts Lookout have to be on your must-see list.
Rockhampton might just become one of your favourite stops in Australia. You'll find it around 241 kilometres east of Emerald. Dreamtime Cultural Centre, Mount Archer National Park and Rockhampton Heritage Trail stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is Rockhampton Airport (ROK).
Or head to Yeppoon, roughly 274 kilometres east of Emerald. Capricorn Coast National Park, Yeppoon Main Beach and Bluff Point Walking Track are among the many reasons to visit.
