How to find cheap flights to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Hervey Bay Airport is £485. A return plane ticket to HVB right now is £936.
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We recommend booking about one month before your departure date. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Hervey Bay, where Hervey Bay Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Hervey Bay
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Hervey Bay in June.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to HVB that fits your budget and itinerary.
If you want to experience Hervey Bay at its busiest, lock in your flights to HVB for January. Taking a trip during peak periods often means more things to do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Hervey Bay are often more affordable.
With averages of between 22ºC and 29ºC, January is when Hervey Bay is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 12ºC to 21ºC.
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Hervey Bay.
The wettest time of year is February. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Hervey Bay with Jetstar or Qantas. These major airlines operate nonstop flights to Hervey Bay Airport.
Think about booking your HVB plane ticket with Qantas. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 84% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
HVB is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Hervey Bay Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to HVB:
Kick off your Hervey Bay adventure sooner by picking up a car hire in HVB. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers to pick from here.
Hervey Bay Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Hervey Bay Airport is located in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.
Getting to central Hervey Bay from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
The distance from HVB to central Hervey Bay is about 23 kms (14 miles).
Once you've touched down from your flight to HVB, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Hervey Bay, drop your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Hervey Bay highlights
Put these leading sights on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Hervey Bay:
Big Whale: A memorable preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) north-west of the centre.
Hervey Bay Garden Centre: Take a breather here while exploring Hervey Bay. This park is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) west of the centre.
Reef World Aquarium: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 6 kms (4 miles) east of the heart of Hervey Bay.
How to get to Bundaberg from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Going directly to Bundaberg? From HVB, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 129 kms (80 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) to Maryborough
Maryborough is another city that's easily accessible from Hervey Bay Airport. It's around 31 kms (19 miles) away.
By car, the trip takes roughly 35 minutes.
Explore more of Australia
Australia isn't done impressing you yet. Keep going to Brisbane, located around 241 kms (150 miles) south of Hervey Bay. Queensland Museum of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary have to be on your must-see list. Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Toowoomba might just become one of your favourite stops in Australia. You'll find it around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Hervey Bay. Table Top Mountain, Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers and Japanese Garden are among the highlights.
About 72 kms (45 miles) north-west of Hervey Bay, Bundaberg makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Turtle Encounters.