Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your OOL to PMR flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to discover a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Auckland Airport is a sought-after stop between OOL and PMR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Right now, $566 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $987. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to PMR if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights departing from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near OOL:
Arriving at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
If you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PMR:
Grab a Palmerston North Airport rental car and explore Palmerston North and beyond with your own set of wheels. Cross Country Rentals, Ezi and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Palmerston North Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport to the centre of Palmerston North has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Palmerston North. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Palmerston North Airport for February if you'd like to go to Palmerston North during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to PMR in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Palmerston North is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres north of Palmerston North, a visit to Auckland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Wellington is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Palmerston North. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.