Hobart Airport (HBA), officially Hobart International Airport, is the main airport for southern Tasmania. It is in Cambridge, about 17 km north-east of the Hobart CBD, and the drive into the city takes around 15 minutes. Everything happens in one combined terminal that handles both domestic and international flights, so there is no terminal to choose and no transfer between buildings. Domestic services link Hobart with mainland Australia, and the airport offers Tasmania's only international flight service, a direct link to Auckland.

The operator calls Hobart Australia's most southern airport, and it is curfew free. It is also the departure point for flights to Antarctica run for the Australian Antarctic Division. Read on for the airlines, opening hours, ways into the city, parking, facilities and a few tips for a smooth trip through HBA.

The terminal and airlines at Hobart Airport

Hobart Airport has a single passenger terminal, shared by every airline for both domestic and international flights. Check-in desks for all carriers sit in the middle of the building, next to self-service kiosks. Because everything is under one roof, finding your way is easy, but schedules and check-in areas can still shift, so look at your e-ticket before you leave home.

Airlines at Hobart Airport

The airport lists five passenger airlines:

• Qantas
• Virgin Australia
• Jetstar
• Link Airways
• Air New Zealand (seasonal, to Auckland)

Air New Zealand flies the Auckland route seasonally rather than all year, so confirm it operates on your dates before planning a New Zealand trip from Hobart.

Domestic and international flights in one building

Domestic and international passengers share the same check-in area at HBA. After check-in, departing travellers pass through security screening to reach the departure gates. International passengers on the Auckland service also go through immigration, which is where the Australian Border Force handles Tourist Refund Scheme claims.

Opening hours and curfew at Hobart Airport

The standard opening hours of the Hobart Airport terminal are 4.00am to 10.30pm. The operator adjusts these hours when needed to suit arriving and departing flights, so the building may open earlier or close later on some days. Travellers cannot stay overnight in the terminal, which matters if you have an early departure or a late arrival with no onward plans.

Hobart Airport is curfew free, according to its operator, so aircraft movements are not restricted overnight by a curfew. That does not change the terminal hours above, which are what passengers need to plan around.

Getting to and from Hobart Airport

The trip between Hobart Airport and the city is short. The airport is linked to Hobart by a dual-lane highway, and most options take between 15 and 30 minutes. Fares are set by each operator and are shown at the counter, online or in their app.

SkyBus Hobart Express

The SkyBus Hobart Express is the airport bus to Hobart city stops. It leaves from the forecourt outside the arrivals hall, to the right of the yellow bus shelter, and it meets major scheduled flights. On average the ride takes about 30 minutes. It is a good fit if you are staying in central Hobart and travelling light.

Taxi

The taxi rank is directly in front of the terminal, so there is no walk to speak of. A taxi to the city takes about 15 minutes, making it a fast choice after a late landing.

Rideshare

Uber pick-ups use a designated area in the commercial lane outside the terminal. Book once you have your bags and head to the marked zone. The drive to the city takes about 15 minutes.

Car rental

Car rental desks are in the arrivals area. Driving to Hobart takes about 15 minutes along the dual-lane highway. A hire car suits travellers planning to see more of Tasmania than the capital.

Parking at Hobart Airport

Hobart Airport has five car parks just outside the terminal, so you can match the car park to the length of your trip:

• Valet
• Premium, which is undercover
• Short Term
• Long Term
• Saver

The pick-up and drop-off car park is free for the first 10 minutes. Accessible parking is provided in the pick-up and drop-off lane. Rates change with the length of stay, so check them on the airport's parking page before you travel.

Facilities at Hobart Airport

Hobart Airport is a manageable size, and the facilities are grouped so you can find them quickly. Here is what is available, starting with what travellers search for most.

Shopping and the Tourist Refund Scheme

Past security in Departures, a shop sells Tasmanian produce, gifts and apparel, which makes a good last stop for local food or a souvenir. A newsagency-convenience store in Departures covers snacks, drinks and reading for the flight. If you are flying overseas and claiming the Tourist Refund Scheme, make your claim with the Australian Border Force at immigration clearance. Anything you want to put in checked luggage must be shown to the ABF before you check in.

Terminal layout

The layout is simple. Check-in desks for all airlines and the self-service kiosks are in the middle of the terminal building. The departure gates are past security screening. Arriving passengers come in through the arrivals gate beside the arrivals hall, where the baggage carousels are.

Food and drink

The terminal has cafes and a bar. One cafe is in Departures near the gates, and another, with both indoor and outdoor seating, is open to people waiting to meet a flight.

Luggage lockers

Self-service luggage lockers are outside the terminal in the public pick-up and drop-off lanes. They are undercover and can be used day or night, which helps if you want to explore Hobart before an evening flight.

Smoking area

The terminal and the forecourt are smoke-free. There is an undercover smoking area at the southern end of the pick-up and drop-off lane.

ATMs

There are ATMs in Arrivals, next to the oversized baggage drop-off, and in Departures, near the amenities beside the Tasmanian retail outlet.

Families and accessibility

Parenting facilities are in Departures. A Changing Places adult change facility is in Arrivals and is accessed with an MLAK key. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available both before and after security, and there is an assistance animal relief area. Hobart Airport takes part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, and water refill stations are in Arrivals and Departures.

Tips for departing and arriving at Hobart Airport

The airport does not publish its own guidance on how early to arrive. Qantas advises being at the airport at least 60 minutes before a domestic departure and at least two hours before an international one. Other airlines set their own check-in cut-offs, so read the timing on your booking and follow your airline's advice.

Keep the terminal hours in mind. On a very early flight, the building opens from 4.00am on a standard day, and you cannot wait inside overnight. If you are flying to Auckland, allow time for immigration and for any Tourist Refund Scheme claim. Entry requirements for New Zealand, and for returning to Australia, are set by each government, so check the official advice for your passport before you go.

For the latest information about your flight on the day, use the Traveloka flight status page.

Flights and flight schedule from Hobart Airport

Planning a trip from HBA? The fare cards on this page show fares from Hobart to popular destinations, so you can weigh up routes side by side. The flight schedule tables list upcoming departures and arrivals at Hobart Airport by date, with the airline and the scheduled times. They are a selection rather than the full timetable, and a quick way to spot which days work for you.

Choose your route, compare the airlines and departure times for your dates, then book. If the price is not right yet, set a Price Alert and Traveloka will tell you when it moves. Your e-ticket arrives by email and in the app.

Popular routes from Hobart Airport include:

• Hobart to Melbourne flights
• Hobart to Sydney flights
• Hobart to Brisbane flights
• Hobart to Adelaide flights
• Hobart to Gold Coast flights
• Hobart to Perth flights
• Hobart to Auckland flights

Off to the mainland or across the Tasman? Compare flights from Hobart Airport on Traveloka and book the one that fits your plans.