Flying from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gladstone Airport (GLT): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your TSV to GLT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Currently, $400 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $979. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TSV to GLT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from TSV to GLT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport.
Handy information about Townsville Airport (TSV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Townsville Airport, 71.52% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Townsville Airport from central Townsville, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near TSV? If you're catching an early flight from Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Consider booking a hotel close to GLT if you're on a late Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Gladstone Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Budget and explore beyond Gladstone's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Gladstone Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to central Gladstone
Gladstone Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Gladstone. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Gladstone Airport (GLT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Gladstone. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Gladstone is January, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Townsville Airport to Gladstone Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TSV to GLT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Gladstone is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres south-east of Gladstone, a visit to Brisbane will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Australia, head for Toowoomba, roughly 418 kilometres south of Gladstone. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are highlights.