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Canberra to Tasmania: fly + ferry
Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Canberra to Melbourne (AVV), nonstop, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) — about 12h 17m door to door. Flights to Melbourne from A$171.
No airport · flight + ferry From 12h 17m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
How to get from Canberra to Tasmania
Tasmania has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.
1Via Melbourne (AVV) ~12h 17m door to door
- Fly Canberra → MelbourneNonstop · 1h 10m · from A$167Flights
- Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)11 km · about 0h 37m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak seasonFerry tickets
2Via Melbourne (MEL) ~13h 33m door to door
- Fly Canberra → MelbourneNonstop · 1h 10m · from A$167Flights
- Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)62 km · about 1h 53m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak seasonFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Cheapest dates from Canberra to Tasmania
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 699 km434 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 17mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- NoneTasmania vs Canberra
- Currency in Tasmania
- AUD
- Airports
- CBR → AVV, MEL + ferry
Flights from Canberra to Tasmania: questions answered
How do you get from Canberra to Tasmania?
Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Canberra to Melbourne (AVV), nonstop, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) — about 12h 17m door to door. Flights to Melbourne from A$171.
Is there an airport on Tasmania?
No. The nearest airports are Melbourne (AVV) and Melbourne (MEL), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Tasmania?
Geelong to Devonport (Tasmania) takes 10h – 11h (day or overnight), nightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season. Operators: Spirit of Tasmania.
How much does it cost to fly from Canberra toward Tasmania?
Flights from Canberra to Melbourne start from A$171 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Melbourne airport from the ferry?
About 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong), roughly 0h 37m by taxi or transfer.





