Travelling from London to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
London has many airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Hobart International Airport (HBA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
The timezone in Hobart is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of London. Hobart International Airport is located in Hobart.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to HBA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Hobart International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to HBA, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Hobart International Airport (HBA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Hobart International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HBA:
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
From Hobart International Airport, Hobart is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Pick up a one-way ticket from London to Hobart International Airport from $1,270 or travel return from just $2,244. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from London to HBA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from London to Hobart International Airport.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Hobart International Airport. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Hobart. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Hobart International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Hobart. January is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to HBA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 24ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Hobart International Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hobart
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Hobart right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Hobart International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Salamanca Place, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are top sights which should be on any well-planned Hobart itinerary.
Complete your Hobart trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from London to Hobart International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Hobart. Check out the deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.