Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is two hours ahead of Shanghai and observes the UTC+10 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to OOL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PVG and OOL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight is P14,437. A round-trip ticket is currently P44,704. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PVG to OOL if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to PVG? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OOL if you have a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Gold Coast Airport rental car and discover Gold Coast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Gold Coast Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Gold Coast in April.
Before locking in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Gold Coast, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to OOL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
Toowoomba is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. No journey is complete without a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.