Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Dublin ten hours behind Gold Coast.
To ensure you catch your OOL to DUB flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Currently, $1,140 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $2,483. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to DUB if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Dublin Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, 74.82% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you've booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're landing on a late Gold Coast Airport to Dublin Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Grab a Dublin Airport rental car and explore Dublin and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Dublin Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to central Dublin has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Dublin. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Dublin Airport for July if you want to go to Dublin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OOL to DUB in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Ireland
Cork is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Dublin. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Ireland, head for Tallaght, about 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet are highlights.
