Flights to Tasmania

Travelling to Tasmania

Welcome to Tassie! Australia’s understated gem offering a paddock to plate evolution, a flourishing arts scene, and spectacular scenery.

Located 240 kilometres south of the mainland, Tasmania offers plenty of natural attractions to explore – Freycinet National Park, Bay of Fires, Cataract Gorge, and Cradle Mountain - to name just a few. Don’t miss the urban adventures in the cities too, Hobart and Launceston offering so much to see and experience.

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Where do you fly into Tasmania?

Virgin Australia flies into the key Tasmanian city hubs of Hobart and Launceston from all major Australian cities and connecting flights from other cities within Australia.

Flights to Hobart 
Flights to Launceston 


When is the best time of year to fly to Tasmania?

The best time to fly to Tasmania depends on how you’re planning to spend your holiday.

If travelling to Tasmania to enjoy the outdoor activities such as trekking Cradle Mountain, the best time to visit is between December and February, the peak summer season, when temperatures are the most comfortable. Summer is also a great time to visit with vibrant culture and food festivals on, such as MONA FOMA.

Hoping to save some money on your holiday? Consider flying to Tasmania in either October to November, or March to April, when you’ll find better value for your accommodation and flights to Tasmania.


Can you fly direct into Tasmania?

You can fly direct into Tasmania with Virgin Australia from various Australian capital cities.

To Hobart, Virgin Australia offers direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. To Launceston, Virgin Australia offers direct flights from Melbourne and Sydney, plus seasonally from Brisbane.

All other departure cities involve a stopover, to reach your destination of Tasmania.


What are Tasmania’s top attractions?

There is so much to see and do in the Apple Isle. Make sure to read our comprehensive guide on the best places to visit in Tasmania, but here are some ideas to get you started!

Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s icons, and one of the most visited natural attractions. A location and a mountain, it’s situated at the northern end of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is the rugged jewel of the park, the surrounding landscape diverse with grassland, rainforest, and ancient plants. It’s also rich in wildlife, home to echidna, platypus, and Tasmanian devils, plus several bird species. Accessible by road as a day trip from Launceston, it’s also popular as a walking holiday, where you’ll discover spectacular scenery, plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife, magnificent walking trails and views - and even a Film Festival is held in Cradle Mountain in early April.

Bay of Fires

Named by Lonely Planet as the ‘world’s hottest destination’, the Bay of Fires, sitting on the north-eastern coast, is a 3-hour drive from Launceston, or 4 hours from Hobart. Home to the most beautiful beaches in the world along a 50-kilometre coastline stretch from Binnalong Bay in the south, to Eddystone Point in the north - the southern end is a dedicated conservation area, whilst the northern section is part of Mount William National Park where you can tramp and camp. The Bay’s iconic name coming from Captain Tobias Furneaux as he sailed past in 1773, spotting aboriginal fires lighting up the coastline, the Bay of Fires is a spectacular place to soak up the sensational views and experience a walk along the beach.

Freycinet National Park

Home to Tasmania’s most photographed view, an accessible 2.5-hour drive from both Hobart and Launceston, Freycinet National Park offers a pristine coastal environment to explore. A host of activities including short walks, and longer ones such as the popular walk to the pass overlooking Wineglass Bay; wildlife spotting (Freycinet is home to 49 species that can only be found in Tasmania!), bird spotting, and incredible flora and fauna – showcasing more than 500 plants including over 80 species of orchids. There are also water sports galore – swim, snorkel, kayak, or dive in the clear waters to get up close to the abundant marine life.

Bruny Island

Located on the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, an easy 1-hour drive from Hobart with the only access by ferry, Bruny Island is home to incredible landscapes, diverse wildlife, and its renowned food. A few must-dos are a hike up to Cape Bruny Lighthouse, take a Bruny Island Cruise - or a nature tour of the island, join a food and wine guided tour, and soak up the local creativity at the art gallery at Dennes Point. A wildlife lovers haven - between September and February sight the smallest penguins in the world (weighing in at only 1kg), the white wallabies, and for bird lovers Bruny Island is home to the world’s largest population of the endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote.

Hobart

Hobart – a booming historic port city offering a flourishing art scene, nature at its best with the beaches and mountains alongside, and spectacular produce creating an evolving food and wine tourism. Hobart also lights up on the events calendar, with summer festivals including MONA FOMA and Tasmanian Wine Festival, plus in winter showcasing Festival of Voices, Dark MOFO, and Hobart’s Winter Fest. Hobart is also home to Australia’s oldest brewery, Cascade Brewery; and a drive distance away from most amazing attractions in Tasmania including Richmond, Huon Valley, Bruny Island and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Mt Field National Park, and Port Arthur.


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Flying to Tasmania - Quick facts

Plane

Boeing 737-700 / Boeing 737-800

Airport

Hobart Airport / Launceston Airport

Airport transfer time

15 - 25mins to city centres

Average direct flight time

2hrs

Timezone

GMT +10/+11

Cabins

Business, Economy X, Economy


Frequently asked questions - Flights to Tasmania

Virgin Australia flies to Hobart and Launceston, with direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to both destinations. The average direct flight time to Hobart is 2 hours, and the average direct flight time to Launceston is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Search flights below:

Flights to Hobart
Flights to Launceston

*Note: flight times should be used as a guide only. Carefully consider your requirements before travelling and always allow extra time to arrive at your destination.

Virgin Australia flies into Hobart Airport in Hobart, and Launceston Airport in Launceston.

Virgin Australia currently has 49 direct flights per week to Hobart from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. There are currently 30 direct flights per week to Launceston from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Schedules are subject to change.

*Changes must be made prior to your travel date. Fare differences may apply. Cancellation to Travel Bank only as a Future Flight credit. Refund to original form of payment is not available.

Economy Lite: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Lite fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Payment surcharge may apply. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full terms and conditions at www.virginaustralia.com

Economy Choice: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Choice fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or cancel your booking to travel credit by paying a fee and any fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are not permitted for this fare if you cancel your booking but may be requested for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

Economy Flex: All fares subject to availability. International return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. All fares prices are based on a one way Economy Choice fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Payment surcharge may apply. You can change or cancel your booking to travel credit by paying a fee and any fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees and Surcharges page for more information. Refunds are permitted for a fee if you cancel this booking. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and conditions may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

Business: Price is based on a one-way Business fare booked on virginaustralia.com. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s Fees page for details. Refunds are permitted if you cancel this booking. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com