Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): what you need to know
Padang's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Padang three hours behind Gold Coast.
Give yourself enough time to catch your OOL to PDG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight is RM1,247. A return fare is currently RM2,156. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to PDG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OOL to PDG.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% arrive on time at their destination.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDG instead:
Drive into your next adventure with a Minangkabau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore parts of Padang that don't always get the spotlight.
Improve your chances of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Minangkabau International Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to central Padang
Minangkabau International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Padang. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Padang. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Padang is May, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Minangkabau International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to PDG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Padang has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Padang, a trip to Batam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Padang, Pekanbaru is another essential stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
