Travelling from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport (HBA): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport (HBA) taking off from either of these bases.
1 hour 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Melbourne to Hobart International Airport flight.
Hobart (where Hobart International Airport is located) and Melbourne share the UTC+11 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hobart International Airport (HBA) is the most popular route. There are 94 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Virgin Australia Regional at 9:50pm. Choose the first MEL to HBA departure operated by Jetstar at 6am if you'd rather get a move on.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to HBA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reach your destination without the detour from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport (HBA) can be booked from here.
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport out of MEL include:
Jetstar is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEL to HBA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Virgin Australia Regional.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HBA flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Book a hotel close to HBA if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Hobart International Airport rental car and discover Hobart and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Hobart International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Right now, R 828 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,655. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to HBA. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to Hobart International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport (HBA). Plan your visit to Hobart in April for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Melbourne to HBA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Hobart, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
August has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Hobart
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Hobart right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Hobart International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Museum of Old and New Art, Wineglass Bay Day Tours and World Heritage Area are leading attractions which should feature on every Hobart itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Hobart, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 161 kilometres north to Launceston to check off its must-visit sights. From Tasmanian Wine & Cheese Tours to Kings Park and Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Burnie is another essential stop in Australia and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Hobart. No journey is complete without seeing Penguin Observation Centre, Cooee Beach and Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden.