How to travel from Hobart to Hamilton Island, Australia

The distance between Hobart and Hamilton Island is around 2,584km (1,605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hobart to Hamilton Island by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hamilton IslandHobart if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$525($350)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Hamilton Island (HTI).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$465($310)
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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Proserpine (PPP) then take a ferry to Hamilton Island Marina.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$670($450)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Hamilton Island

There are several options for getting from Hobart to Hamilton Island by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$465 ($310) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($350).

The distance between Hobart and Hamilton Island is around 2,584km (1,605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,510km (1,559 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hobart and Hamilton Island by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hobart to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$525 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Hamilton Island is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$465 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hobart and Hamilton Island. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Hobart to Hamilton Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hobart to Hamilton Island typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI).

The closest major airport to Hamilton Island is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island. 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Hamilton Island is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$525 ($350).

How do I get from Hobart to Hamilton Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Hamilton Island

Transport options from Hobart to Hamilton Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
A$525($350)
every 30 mins2,584km (1,605 miles)
Bus and Plane
6h 20m
A$465($310)
4 times a day2,629km (1,634 miles)
Plane and Ferry
6h 50m
A$670($450)
every 3 hours2,649km (1,646 miles)

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Airports near Hamilton Island

The following major airports near Hamilton Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Hamilton Island
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Hamilton Island
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
513km (319 miles) from Hamilton Island