Flying from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taipei.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. You can travel from MEL to TPE on China Airlines's 12:25am departure.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to TPE. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can book a direct flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
You can travel on a direct flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with China Airlines. This popular airline operates services from MEL.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with China Airlines from MEL to TPE.
China Airlines shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 80.0% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TPE that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and TPE include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with a stop at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). A major connection between Avalon Airport and TPE, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TPE flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing right on cue.
About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Follow your own route with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience more of Taipei and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the centre of Taipei is about 32 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Right now, ₹ 16,760 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 30,093. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to TPE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to TPE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). August is the busiest month to visit Taipei. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
When booking your Melbourne to TPE flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Taipei 101 Observatory and Taipei 101 are just two of the top attractions to put on your Taipei itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Taipei Palace Museum.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street.
