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Johannesburg to Tasmania: fly + ferry

Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne (AVV), connecting in Perth, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania).

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How to get from Johannesburg to Tasmania

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

1Via Melbourne (AVV)
  1. Fly Johannesburg → Melbourne1 stop via Perth
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  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)11 km · about 0h 37m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
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2Via Melbourne (MEL)
  1. Fly Johannesburg → Melbourne1 stop via Perth
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  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)62 km · about 1h 53m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
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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
10,196 km6,332 miles
Journey time
13h 15mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+9hTasmania vs Johannesburg
Currency in Tasmania
AUD
Airports
JNB, HLA → AVV, MEL + ferry

Flights from Johannesburg to Tasmania: questions answered

How do you get from Johannesburg to Tasmania?
Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Johannesburg to Melbourne (AVV), connecting in Perth, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania).
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.

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