Flying around Tasmania

Due to the relatively short distances between the island’s major centres, most visitors opt to travel by road. There are, however, several airlines offering inter-city connections and flights to Tasmania’s outer islands, as well as scenic flights to remote destinations. Flights around Tasmania are a great way to experience the island from a different perspective while cutting down transport times.

Intercity flights in Tasmania

Sharp Airlines

Sharp Airlines operates daily services from both Hobart and Launceston to Flinders Island, as well as travelling between Hobart/Launceston/Burnie and King Island. Daily flights with Sharp Airlines are also offered between Launceston/Hobart and Burnie. 

Scenic flights in Tasmania

Par Avion Airlines

Par Avion Airlines offers scenic flights into the Southwest Wilderness, including day trips, overnight experiences and transport for trekkers embarking on the South Coast Track. Twice a week they travel from Hobart to Strahan and they also offer “Wineglass and Wildlife” tours to Maria Island.

Tasmanian Air Tours

Tasmanian Air Tours offers a range of scenic helicopter flights to some of the island’s best wineries, distillers and restaurants. Aside from tours to Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and Tasman Island, they can also be booked for gourmet picnic charter flights to secluded bush or beach locations.

Osborne Heli Tours

Osborne Heli Tours has bases at both ends of the state - Port Arthur and Stanley in the state’s northwest. They offer scenic flights to experience the rugged beauty of the Tasman Peninsula from above, as well as aerial tours of Cape Grim and the Tarkine. 

Cradle Mountain Helicopters

Located adjacent to the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, Cradle Mountain Helicopters offers spectacular flights above Dove Lake, the Overland Track and the Fury Gorge. They also offer journeys to a hidden helipad in the heart of the Southwest Wilderness where you can enjoy 360-degree views of Macquarie Harbour, Frenchman’s Cap and the Gordon River. 

Rotor-Lift

Rotorlift offers helicopter flights around southern Tasmania, including scenic journeys above Hobart and short flights to dine or taste at the Frogmore Creek Winery. Their signature “Grand Tour” offers guests an unforgettable bird’s eye view of the Tasman Peninsula. 

Scenic flight tours around Tasmania

Below is a list of some of the best scenic flights around Tasmania, whether you want to see Hobart from above or access the breathtakingly remote Southwest Wilderness.

Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

Wineglass Bay And Maria Island Wildlife Scenic Flight From Hobart

Hobart City Flight Including Mt Wellington and Derwent River

Frogmore Creek Winery by Helicopter with Lunch

Scenic Hobart Helicopter 20-minute or 60-minute Tour

Tasmanian Whisky Distilleries by Helicopter from Hobart

Image Credit Stuart London