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    "addressCountry": "Australia",
    "addressLocality": "Gold Coast"
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  "airlines": [
    "Qantas",
    "Virgin Australia",
    "Jetstar",
    "Air New Zealand",
    "Scoot",
    "Bonza"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
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      "value": "60 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Gold Coast",
  "code": "OOL",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting at Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is simplified by its single-terminal layout. Most travelers use OOL as their final destination to reach Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, or Byron Bay. Alternatively, Route 760 connects the airport to Varsity Lakes Train Station for rail links to Brisbane. If you are renting a car, all major providers are located opposite the domestic arrivals area.\n\nFor international-to-domestic transfers, you must clear immigration, collect your luggage, and then proceed through customs before re-entering the main departures hall to check in for your domestic flight. Ground transportation is highly integrated, with several convenient options for reaching the city center and beyond. Uber and traditional taxis are readily available at the designated ranks directly outside the terminal. Note that the airport is located very close to the Pacific Motorway (M1), but traffic can be significant during peak holiday periods, so always allow for extra travel time when heading to or from the airport.\n\nConversely, for domestic-to-international connections, you simply walk through the secure area to the international gates in the southern wing, though you will still need to clear outbound passport control. The most popular public transit route is the 777 bus, which provides a high-frequency, limited-stop service to the Broadbeach South tram station, where you can connect to the G:link light rail for Surfers Paradise. For those heading south to Byron Bay, the SkyBus or Con-X-ion shuttle services provide frequent door-to-door transfers.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Route 777 bus is the fastest public link to the light rail for Surfers Paradise.",
    "The new terminal expansion (2022) features modern lounges and duty-free retail.",
    "The airport spans the QLD/NSW border; be aware of time zone differences in summer.",
    "Uber and rideshare pickup is located at the designated northern end of the terminal.",
    "Pre-book the SkyBus for the most direct shuttle connection to Byron Bay."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "OOL",
  "icao": "YBCG",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -28.1644,
  "layover_planner_info": "Highly efficient coastal hub. Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (10 mins) or Coolangatta Beach (5 mins) during long layovers.",
  "longitude": 153.5048,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 60,
  "missed_connection_help": "Visit the airline information desks in the main check-in hall or the airport info point near Arrivals.",
  "name": "Gold Coast Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BNE",
      "name": "Brisbane Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SYD",
      "name": "Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MEL",
      "name": "Melbourne Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BNK",
      "name": "Ballina Byron Gateway Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SHQ",
      "name": "Southport Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gold Coast Airport features a spectacular 30,000-square-meter Southern Terminal Expansion completed in November 2022 as part of the $500 million Project LIFT redevelopment. Designed by Hassell Studio, the three-level terminal expansion doubles the airport's footprint and showcases innovative architecture that brings the Gold Coast's natural environment inside through a striking 180-meter glass wall framing the hinterland views. Four custom-engineered glass aerobridges span twice the height and 50% wider than typical designs, accommodating wide-body international aircraft with unprecedented natural light penetration.\n\nThe terminal's revolutionary swing gate system transforms departure and arrival gates between international and domestic operations, providing exceptional operational flexibility with aerobridges, gates, and baggage claim areas that adapt to demand. The triple-height glass-walled departure hall emphasizes the architectural philosophy of bringing the outside in, while sustainability features include carbon-neutral carpet tiles, recycled flooring, and acoustic wall panels crafted from 100% recycled materials. Seven escalators and nine lifts provide seamless vertical circulation throughout the facility.\n\nPassenger amenities reflect the terminal's premium positioning, featuring new departure lounges, a VIP room, premium retail and dining facilities, plus established lounges including Qantas Club and Virgin Australia Lounge. Border control and baggage handling facilities incorporate state-of-the-art technology for efficient processing. The airport has committed to Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with solar panel installations and electric vehicle infrastructure supporting this goal. Recognition includes the 2022 Major Airport of the Year (Non-Capital City) award from the Australian Airports Association, acknowledging the project's architectural excellence and operational innovation.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/at-the-airport/terminal-map"
}