Flying from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): What you need to know
Gold Coast is two hours ahead of Shanghai. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast, which is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Shanghai to OOL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to OOL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
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Travelling from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
78% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You can get to SHA from central Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to OOL flight:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 86% of them landing as planned.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near OOL and turn out the lights sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gold Coast Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, ocr or Alpha Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Gold Coast and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport flight.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Central Gold Coast is around 26 kilometres from Gold Coast Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Right now, $309 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,017. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to OOL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Shanghai to OOL.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. September is the quietest month to go to Gold Coast. January is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Shanghai to OOL plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gold Coast to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Gold Coast
Start your Gold Coast trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Gold Coast Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Pacific Airshow, SkyPoint Observation Deck and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast are popular attractions which should feature on any good Gold Coast itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres northwest of Gold Coast, a trip to Toowoomba will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Australia, head for Buderim, roughly 177 kilometres north of Gold Coast. Tree of Life, Buderim Lions Lookout and Lakeshore Avenue Park are the start of reasons to visit.
