Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Melbourne and Hobart share the UTC+11 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 1,690 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, opt for the 06:00 Jetstar flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:50 with Virgin Australia Regional.
To ensure you get on your MEL to HBA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport, so jetting off to Hobart (and then discovering more of Australia!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
With 77.82% of its services landing on schedule, Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to HBA flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and HBA:
Canberra Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Currently, R 631 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,606. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEL to HBA.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Consider booking a hotel close to HBA if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Hobart International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and find adventure across Hobart and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Hobart International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
Hobart International Airport to central Hobart has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Hobart in April.
The warmest month in Hobart is January, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hobart International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HBA in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hobart. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart, Burnie is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Penguin Observation Centre, Burnie Regional Museum and Makers' Workshop.