Tasmania is close to Melbourne and far from everything else, which is exactly why a private flight works so well: a short hop across Bass Strait, then a landing close to where you are staying.
Flying times
From Melbourne to Hobart is about 615 km, around 1 h 10 min by midsize jet (see Melbourne to Hobart). From Sydney it is about 1,040 km, around 1 h 45 min. These are indicative.
Which airport?
- Hobart Airport (HBA): for Hobart, the Huon Valley, the Tasman Peninsula and the east coast.
- Launceston Airport (LST): for the Tamar Valley, the north and the road to Cradle Mountain.
See private jet hire Hobart for more on the airports.
The trips that suit a charter
- Food and wine weekends, with a direct flight and a car waiting
- Weddings and milestone celebrations at a lodge or a vineyard
- Corporate retreats and incentive trips
- Group trips where everyone travels together, with luggage and gear
Choosing the aircraft
On a sector this short, the aircraft is chosen for the party rather than the range: a turboprop or light jet for most small groups, a midsize jet for a bigger party or when you want more cabin and luggage space. See the air taxi page and the aircraft guide.
For celebrations, read weddings and celebrations by private jet; for the aircraft on a short sector, turboprop or light jet for short Australian flights; and for the end of December, when the Sydney to Hobart fleet arrives, major Australian events by private jet.
Start your plan with a quote for Melbourne to Hobart.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Hobart by private jet?
About 1 h 10 min by midsize jet over roughly 615 km. Times are indicative.
Which airport should I use in Tasmania?
Hobart Airport for Hobart, the south and the east coast; Launceston Airport for the Tamar Valley, the north and Cradle Mountain. We recommend one when we quote.
Is a turboprop enough for a Tasmania flight?
Often, yes: from Melbourne it is a short sector, so a turboprop or light jet suits most small groups. For larger parties or more luggage a midsize jet is more comfortable.
Ready to plan your flight?
Tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling, and we will come back with the right aircraft and one clear price. Request a quote or call +61 423 347 998.
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