Travelling from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) leaving from here.
Around 9 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on 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.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). You can choose from 4 direct services each week. China Airlines operates a 12:25am departure between MEL and TPE.
Your flight from Melbourne to TPE won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with China Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from MEL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEL and TPE is China Airlines.
China Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 80.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to TPE leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is one of the main options between Avalon Airport and TPE.
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TPE flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing on schedule.
About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Book a hotel near TPE if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Taipei. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
₹ 19,634 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 35,793. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to TPE if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to TPE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
February is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Plan your visit to Taipei in September for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Melbourne to TPE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market are must-visits when exploring Taipei.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to discover other corners of Taiwan. Journey about 121 kilometres southwest to Taichung to check off its top sights. From Yizhong Street Night Market to Chenghuangmiao and Taichung Tianhou Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei. Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street are among its highlights.