Flying from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Shanghai. Explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when reserving your flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport (HBA).
Hobart International Airport is located in Hobart. The city operates in the UTC+11 timezone and is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Shanghai to HBA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Shanghai to HBA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
From the centre of Shanghai, PVG is around 56 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to HBA, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Hobart International Airport (HBA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near HBA:
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
Hobart International Airport to the centre of Hobart is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
ر.ق. 2,543 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 2,424. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Shanghai to HBA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to HBA.
Customise your trip with filters. Choose the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Hobart, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Hobart. January is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Shanghai to HBA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport in August when temperatures average between 3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Hobart
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hobart:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Salamanca Place, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are essential stops on your Hobart itinerary.
Complete your Hobart trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Hobart International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Hobart. Browse the deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
