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Discover the Benefits of Travelling Through Hobart International Airport (HBA) in Tasmania, Australia





Hobart International Airport (HBA) is the primary airport in Hobart, Australia, located on the eastern shore of the Derwent River, approximately 17 km (10.5 miles) northeast of the city centre. It is the second busiest airport in Tasmania, after Launceston Airport.

The airport was originally known as Cambridge Aerodrome and was the first international airport in Australia when it opened in 1950, serving mainly domestic flights. It was renamed Hobart International Airport in 1991, in honour of the city of Hobart, and has served as an international gateway to Tasmania ever since.

The airport code HBA is derived from the first two letters of the airport's name, Hobart, and the first two letters of the state of Tasmania, Australia, where the airport is located.

Hobart International Airport currently handles approximately 3 million passengers each year, with over 60,000 aircraft movements. The airport has one terminal building, with over 20 check-in counters and 8 gates, 3 of which are domestic and 5 are international. The airport is served by a number of domestic and international airlines, including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, AirAsia X, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.





The airport operates around 50 flights daily, including both domestic and international services, making it one of the busiest airports in Australia. It is also home to a number of cargo operations, such as DHL, FedEx and AirVan Freight.

Hobart International Airport is a major hub for tourism in Tasmania, and plays a key role in the state's economy. It is also the home base for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, which offers emergency medical services to remote parts of the state.

The airport has undergone a number of major developments and upgrades in recent years, including the construction of a new terminal building, a new runway and a new car parking facility. It is expected to further expand over the coming years, with plans to add more gates, new lounges and additional retail outlets.