Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your OOL to TRG flight.
Traveling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport. These are the top stopovers between OOL and TRG:
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
At the moment, $276 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $521. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from OOL to TRG, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OOL to TRG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.82% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
If you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TRG:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tauranga City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ezi, Hertz or Apex and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tauranga and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tauranga City Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tauranga City Airport (TRG) to central Tauranga
From Tauranga City Airport, Tauranga is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport is January, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tauranga based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Tauranga City Airport for January if you want to go to Tauranga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 73ºF.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OOL to TRG in July. Temperatures average between 43ºF and 55ºF then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Tauranga, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel around 95 miles north-west to Auckland to check off its top attractions. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 260 miles south of Tauranga, Wellington is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
