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LST Launceston Airport

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Launceston Airport (LST) serves Launceston. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALST
ICAOYMLT
Non-stop5
Airlines4
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Elevation171 m

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The airport in numbers

Launceston Airport — facts & history

We pulled Launceston Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.2M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.4M in 2019.

Passengers / year
1.2M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.4M
in 2019
Elevation
171 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Australia Pacific Airports Corporation
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Launceston Airport to Launceston

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Distances

From LST to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Hobart149 km156 minA$295–A$468
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Which way suits you from Launceston Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Launceston ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Launceston Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Jetstar Airways · Sharp Airlines · Virgin Australia · Qantas

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Launceston Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Launceston Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Launceston shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Launceston Airport to the centre of Launceston?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I use a ride app from Launceston Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Launceston Airport to Launceston?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Launceston Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Launceston Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Melbourne, Sydney, Flinders Island, Burnie. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Launceston Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Launceston Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Launceston Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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