How to travel from Hobart to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Hobart and Airlie Beach is around 2,615km (1,625 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hobart to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Hobart if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costA$610($410)
Qantas
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Airlie Beach.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$805($545)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hobart to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$540 ($360) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$610 ($410).
The distance between Hobart and Airlie Beach is around 2,615km (1,625 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,517km (1,564 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hobart and Airlie Beach by plane.
The quickest way to get from Hobart to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$610 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Airlie Beach is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$540 ($360) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hobart and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Hobart to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hobart to Airlie Beach typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).
The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hobart to Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$610 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 40m | A$610($410) | every 30 mins | 2,615km (1,625 miles) |
| Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI) | 6h 5m | A$580($390) | every 3 hours | 2,618km (1,627 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 25m | A$540($360) | 4 times a day | 2,647km (1,645 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 40m | A$685($460) | once daily | 2,778km (1,726 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | A$805($545) | twice daily | 3,210km (1,995 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Airlie Beach
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Redline
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Airlie Beach
The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach