Travelling from Launceston Airport (LST) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LST to HTI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. These are the top stopovers between LST and HTI:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight is Rs94,504. A return fare right now is Rs188,420. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LST to HTI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LST to HTI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Launceston Airport, 68.35% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Launceston Airport from central Launceston, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LST:
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Reserve a hotel near HTI if you're taking a late Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
From Hamilton Island Airport, Hamilton Island is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
March is the most popular month for flights from Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Hamilton Island in April.
Lock in your flight from Launceston Airport to Hamilton Island Airport for February if you want to go to Hamilton Island during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LST to HTI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hamilton Island. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Mackay is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island. No journey is complete without a visit to Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
