Launceston Airport (LST) in Tasmania serves as the region’s main air gateway with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic arrivals and departures — useful whether you’re checking the online flight board or heading straight to security. Major carriers based there include QantasLink and Virgin Australia regional services, with frequent flights to Melbourne, Sydney and other Australian cities as well as seasonal services. Facilities are compact and easy to navigate, with car hire, parking and ground transport options close by—ideal for leisure travelers and business visitors connecting across Tasmania.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Launceston Airport is LST.
The ICAO code for Launceston Airport is YMLT.
Launceston Airport (LST) is located in Launceston, Australia.
The local time zone at Launceston Airport (LST) is Australia/Melbourne (GMT+10).
About 43 scheduled departures were counted at Launceston Airport (LST) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Launceston Airport (LST), scheduled flights are operated by Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Emirates.
Destinations on the current departures board at Launceston Airport (LST) include Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Launceston Airport (LST). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.