Travelling from Melbourne to Taipei: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Taipei taking off from here.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary hubs.
A direct flight from Melbourne to Taipei takes on average 9 hours 26 minutes. The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, meaning it's 3 hours behind Melbourne.
With 6 flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Melbourne to Taipei with China Airlines at 00:25. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from MEL to TPE is with China Airlines at 23:20.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to Taipei, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
You won't need a visa for Taiwan if you have a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap flights from Melbourne to Taipei, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) on a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Taipei. From MEL, you can travel directly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
You can get away on a direct flight from Melbourne to Taipei with China Airlines. This popular airline operates services from MEL.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to Taipei leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 42 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Taipei? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 42 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Melbourne to Taipei has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 19 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some cosy hotels where you can make a pit stop near TSA. Kick back after your flight from Melbourne to Taipei at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Taipei
Currently, ر.ق. 648 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Taipei. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,210. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Melbourne to Taipei.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Melbourne to Taipei. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Use filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Taipei, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Taipei. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Taipei in April.
Before booking a flight from Melbourne to Taipei, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Taipei:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are must-visits when exploring Taipei.
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