Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hobart Airport (HBA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Hobart is one hour ahead of Brisbane and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Every week, there are 22 Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:20 Jetstar flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 17:40 with Virgin Australia Regional.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your BNE to HBA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport, so jetting to Hobart (and then seeing more parts of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Virgin Australia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 68.06% of its services arriving as planned, Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to HBA flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BNE and HBA:
Sydney Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BNE:
Arriving at Hobart Airport (HBA)
If you're arriving on a late Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near HBA:
Grab a Hobart Airport rental car and explore Hobart and beyond with your own wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Hobart Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Hobart Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
From Hobart Airport, Hobart is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hobart Airport (HBA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Hobart in March.
The warmest month in Hobart is January, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Brisbane Airport to Hobart Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNE to HBA in August. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Launceston is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hobart. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.
Burnie is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart. No trip is complete without dropping by Penguin Observation Centre, Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade.