Flying from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Wollongong and Canberra follow the same timezone, UTC+11.
To ensure you get on your WOL to CBR flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Illawara Airport (WOL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport flight is $759. A round-trip fare right now is $1,667. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from WOL to CBR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from WOL to CBR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Illawara Airport (WOL)
Illawara Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Wollongong. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near WOL:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CBR instead:
Grab a Canberra Airport rental car and discover Canberra and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Canberra Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the most popular month for flights from Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Canberra in January.
Book your flight from Illawara Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you want to go to Canberra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from WOL to CBR in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Canberra, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to tick off its top attractions. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Australia, consider Melbourne, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are among the biggest draws.
