Tasmania Flights and airports information
Tasmania, a place of wild and enchanting landscapes, temperate climate and a rich history is separated from mainland Australia by the 240km stretch of Bass Strait. Tasmania has one of the world's 10 best beaches, the world's best little town and is rated third in the world for wise land stewardship.
Tasmania's major airports and their facilities
There are four main airports within Tasmania:
Hobart Airport
Hobart Airport is located 17 kilometres from Hobart, Tasmania's capital city. Enjoying curfew-free air services Qantas, Virgin Blue, JetStar and Tasair operate services to Tasmania. Hobart Airport offers a number of facilities on site. These include:
- Air-conditioned terminals
- Panoramic aircraft viewing areas
- Spacious lounge area
- Azure Wireless & Telstra Hotspot wireless Internet
- ATM
- Public telephones
- Café
- Bar
- Newsagent
- Gift Shop
- On-site car rental
- Car Parking
- Undercover/Valet parking
- Airporter Shuttle Bus
- Taxi rank
- Medical transportation services
There are hotels and motels approximately 10 minutes away from Hobart Airport.
Launceston Airport Service
The Airporter Shuttle a.k.a. the Serenity Shuttle meets all flights seven days a week. The shuttle covers the north-west, from Launceston Airport, Devonport, Ulverstone to Penguin and Burnie. Prices for the shuttle service range from AU$11 per adult and AU$6.50 per child.
Devonport Airport Service
Devonport Airport collaborates with Spirit of Tasmania Shuttle to offer a service to and from the airport and ferry terminal. The shuttle operates between Devonport city and the airport. The fare is around AU$10 per person.
Wynyard Airport
Servicing the north-west region, the Burnie Airbus meets flights from Wynyard Airport. The adult fare is AU$30 to and from central Burnie. An excess is charged for very early flights.
When to fly to Tasmania
Every month of the year Tasmania has some sort of activity in the works. Some popular events include:
- Festivale - February
- Three Peaks Race - April
- Targa Tasmania - April
- Festival of Voice - July
- Australia's biggest craft fair in Deloraine - November
- Hobart's Summer Festival - Dec/Jan
- Taste of Tasmania - Dec/Jan
- New Year's Eve Celebrations - December
- Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - Dec/ Jan
Travel to Tasmania
