Flying from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
The timezone in Hobart is UTC+11, which is one hour ahead of Hervey Bay.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your HVB to HBA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between HVB and HBA include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
At the moment, $253 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $555. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HVB to HBA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HVB to HBA.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hervey Bay Airport, 78.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hervey Bay Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Hervey Bay. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HVB? If you've booked an early flight from Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hobart International Airport (HBA)
If you're coming in on a late Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near HBA:
Explore without limits with a Hobart International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and find adventure across Hobart and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hobart International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
Hobart International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Hobart. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Hobart in April.
The warmest month in Hobart is January, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Hervey Bay Airport to Hobart International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HVB to HBA in August. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Hobart is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. About 161 kilometres north of Hobart, a trip to Launceston will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Australia, head for Burnie, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart. Penguin Observation Centre, Burnie Regional Museum and Makers' Workshop are key reasons to visit.