Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Hobart is UTC+11, which is two hours behind Auckland.
Choose from three weekly Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest available. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 15:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your AKL to HBA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Hobart (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Air New Zealand. This popular airline offers direct flights from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AKL to HBA flights, with 87.5% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AKL and HBA include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
$248 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. Return flights start at $582. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from AKL to HBA by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AKL to HBA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near AKL:
Arriving at Hobart International Airport (HBA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HBA instead:
Grab a Hobart International Airport rental car and discover Hobart and beyond with your own set of wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Hobart International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
From Hobart International Airport, Hobart is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
The quietest month for a flight from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Hobart based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Auckland Airport to Hobart International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Hobart, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to HBA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Hobart, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey about 161 kilometres north to Launceston to tick off its leading attractions. From City Park to Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking 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 among its highlights.