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Tasmania Airport Guide 2026, Hobart and Launceston Airports, Transport, Parking and Everything You Need to Know

Tasmania airports guide 2026: how to get to and from Hobart Airport and Launceston Airport, parking costs, terminal information, taxi and rideshare options for HBA and LST.

By Tasmania Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Tasmania Airports 2026, Overview

Tasmania has two significant commercial airports: Hobart Airport (HBA) in Cambridge, 17km from the Hobart CBD, and Launceston Airport (LST) in Western Junction, 15km from the Launceston CBD. Both airports primarily serve domestic routes to mainland Australia, with Hobart Airport handling the majority of traffic as the state capital's gateway. There are no direct international services from either Tasmanian airport as of 2026 (international travellers must connect through Melbourne or Sydney).

Hobart Airport (HBA)

Getting to Hobart Airport, No rail connection. Taxi from Hobart CBD: approximately $45-$65. Rideshare (Uber): approximately $35-$55. SkyBus Hobart operates coach services between the airport and Hobart's Brooke Street Pier and CBD hotels, see skybus.com.au. Drive: Cambridge Road via Tasman Highway, 20-30 minutes from the CBD.
Hobart Airport Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia serve Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and select seasonal routes.
Hobart Airport Parking, Short and long stay car parks at the terminal. See hobartairport.com.au.

Launceston Airport (LST)

Getting to Launceston Airport, No rail connection. Taxi from Launceston CBD: approximately $35-$50. Rideshare: approximately $25-$45. Drive: Western Junction Road, approximately 20-25 minutes from the Launceston CBD.
Launceston Airport Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia serve Melbourne, Sydney and select routes.
Launceston Airport Parking, Car parks at the terminal. See launcestonairport.com.au.

Flying to Tasmania, Tips

Tasmania is a popular tourism destination with peak demand in January (summer school holidays) and from June-September (MONA FOMA, winter festivals, Wilderness World Heritage experiences). Book flights and car hire well in advance for these periods. Car hire is strongly recommended upon arrival as Tasmania's public transport network is limited, particularly for national parks, the Huon Valley and the West Coast.

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