Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Darwin
  4. Darwin to Tasmania
Fly + ferry · Australia → Australia

Darwin to Tasmania: fly + ferry

Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Darwin 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 15h 22m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 15h 22m Prices checked 13 days ago
DRWAVV⛴

How to get from Darwin to Tasmania

Tasmania has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Melbourne (AVV) ~15h 22m door to door
  1. Fly Darwin → MelbourneNonstop · 4h 15m · from A$350
    Flights
  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)11 km · about 0h 37m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
    Ferry tickets
2Via Melbourne (MEL) ~16h 38m door to door
  1. Fly Darwin → MelbourneNonstop · 4h 15m · from A$350
    Flights
  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)62 km · about 1h 53m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
    Ferry 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.

Good to know

Distance
3,532 km2,193 miles
Journey time
15h 22mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1.5hTasmania vs Darwin
Currency in Tasmania
AUD
Airports
DRW → AVV, MEL + ferry

Flights from Darwin to Tasmania: questions answered

How do you get from Darwin to Tasmania?
Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Darwin 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 15h 22m door to door.
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 far is Melbourne airport from the ferry?
About 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong), roughly 0h 37m by taxi or transfer.

More flights from Darwin

Stunning aerial view of Brisbane, Queensland at sunset with city skyline and river.NonstopBrisbaneNonstopOne-way fromA$410Scenic aerial cityscape of Canberra, Australia's capital, showcasing urban and natural elements.1+ stopCanberraWith a connectionOne-way fromA$394Vibrant Melbourne cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and reflections on the Yarra River.NonstopMelbourneNonstopOne-way fromA$350The Sydney Opera House across the harbour with a ferry passingNonstopSydneyNonstopOne-way fromA$347Peaceful tropical island scene with expansive sky in Nadi, Fiji.Fly + ferryGili TrawanganFly + ferrySee the best way to goA tranquil beach view with mountains and turquoise water in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.Fly + ferryLombokFly + ferrySee the best way to go