DIRECT seasonal flights will launch between Newcastle and Hobart, connecting the two cities for the first time.
Served by Jetstar’s Airbus A320, the new service will start on 2 December 2025 and run three times a week – every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – until 21 April 2026.
The seasonal flights will return each summer through to 2028.
“Being directly connected to Tasmania’s capital is a big deal for both communities,” said Newcastle Airport CEO Linc Horton.
“Our region wants to travel and deserves to have these important connections available to them.”
Mayor of Port Stephens (and Newcastle Airport Director) Leah Anderson said being able to fly direct to Hobart is a fantastic win for the Hunter region.
“Our residents now have easier access to Tasmania and the door is open for more visitors to fly into our region, explore our coastline and support our tourism businesses,” Cr Anderson said.
“Newcastle Airport is right on our doorstep and this new connection makes getting here, or getting away, even easier.
“We want Newcastle Airport to be the first choice for every traveller from Port Stephens, the Hunter, Central Coast, Northern NSW and even Northern Sydney.”
As part of the Hobart route announcement, Newcastle Airport is sponsoring a Tasmanian Devil through conservation organisation Aussie Ark.
The sponsored devil is aptly named “Newy” and can be visited at Aussie Ark’s conservation facility in the Barrington Tops.
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