Hobart Airport (IATA: HBA) is Tasmania’s largest and busiest airport, located just 17 km northeast of Hobart’s city centre—a 15-minute drive via a dedicated dual-lane highway. Travellers can easily reach the airport using shuttle buses, taxis, rental cars, or private vehicles.

Hobart Airport serves as the primary air gateway to Tasmania, connecting the island to all major Australian cities.

Major carriers include Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, offering frequent direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide.

The airport also provides Tasmania’s only international passenger service—a direct route to Auckland, New Zealand, operated by Air New Zealand several times per week. This flight connects Tasmanian passengers to North America, the Pacific Islands, and Asia via onward connections through Auckland, with convenient customs and immigration processing handled directly in Hobart.

A defining feature of Hobart Airport is its support for the Australian Antarctic Division. Leveraging its southern location, Skytraders operates seasonal Airbus A319 flights to Antarctica, carrying scientists and supplies to research bases.

As a shared-use facility, Hobart Airport also accommodates military and government operations, making it a critical hub for both civilian and national missions.

Hobart Airport features integrated domestic and international terminals within one main building.

Domestic terminal: centralised check-in desks and self-service kiosks serve all airlines. The Qantas Club lounge is located airside, and the arrivals hall at the north-western end includes two baggage carousels, one of which is secured for international use. The domestic apron provides six parking bays for narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.

The international terminal opened in 1983 but was completely renovated and revived in 2021, when Air New Zealand resumed direct flights to Auckland after a nearly two-decade hiatus. The international apron can accommodate wide-body aircraft up to the Boeing 747-400 and 777-200, and is also used for domestic flights and missions to Antarctica.

Blending efficiency, scenic surroundings, and a unique Antarctic link, Hobart Airport (HBA) serves as the gateway to Tasmania’s natural wonders. With growing domestic and international connections, modern passenger facilities, and a strong operational heritage, it continues to strengthen Tasmania’s role on the global travel map.