Direct flights from Sydney to Hotham, the southern hemisphere’s only alpine resort based airport, are back.

“The return of Qantaslink to Mt Hotham Airport from Sydney is welcomed by our guests from interstate who will again be able to access Hotham in just 80 minutes,” Hotham’s general manager, Belinda Trembath said.

“QantasLink will fly direct from Sydney with connecting flights to all other Australian capital cities.”

Direct flights to Hotham with QantasLink began in 2000.

“We have enjoyed a successful relationship with QantasLink and look forward to working again with them in 2009,” Ms Trembath said.

Flights will commence July 3and run through until September 7 from $199 ex-Sydney one way.

See www.qantas.com for bookings and schedule.

The trip will take approximately one hour and 20 minutes and guests will arrive in 36 seat Dash 8-200 series plane. The luggage limit is 23kg.

Transfers are available from the airport to Hotham Village and Dinner Plain.