Flying from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport takes on average 1 hour 22 minutes. Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11 — identical to Hobart.
You can choose from 1,369 weekly flights from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The 06:00 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight out from HBA to MEL. Virgin Australia operates the last service of the day at 21:50 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
One easy trip from HBA to MEL is all it takes to reach Melbourne, Australia. There is a variety of carriers that run direct flights from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, including:
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between HBA and MEL are:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Canberra Airport
When flying domestically within Australia, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present some form of identity document, like an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from HBA to MEL, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is ر.ق. 135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 271. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap flight tickets from HBA to MEL, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from HBA to MEL. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Central Hobart to Hobart International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 21 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
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Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
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Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 42 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12 ºC and 29 ºC. Book your flights from Hobart International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from HBA to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4 ºC and 13 ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by finding a fantastic stay. After booking your flight from HBA to MEL, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are highlights which should be on every Melbourne itinerary.
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