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The Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport does provide travellers with airport lounges. You will be able to gain access to the lounges by purchasing a day pass if you are not a member of an airline. You can purchase your day pass at the door. Airport lounges can be found at Terminal 2 on the 4th Floor of the airport.

You will be able to find some direct flights from main hubs in Melbourne, such as Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. These flights will reduce your travel time significantly, although they may cost slightly more.

The Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport is the closest airport to the city centre. This airport is the most central in the region and it also provides travellers with the most amenities and services in comparison to the other smaller international airports located here. The airport is located 13.3 km from the city centre, which is a road travel time of roughly 33min.

The fastest way to get from the airport to the city centre is by taxi service. You won’t have to book in advance and you can expect an estimated travel time of 40–45min, depending on the traffic and time of travel. A taxi for this distance will cost you between NT$ 905–1.500 (A$ 43–72). Alternatively, you could also take a train from the airport to the city centre. A train will cost significantly less at roughly NT$ 181 (A$ 8.75) for the trip.

You will be able to find several choices for accommodation near this airport, whether you are looking for a four-star hotel or a more affordable solution for accommodation. You will be able to make use of hotel shuttle services to travel to nearby accommodation from the airport. The Novotel Taipei Hotel is the nearest to the airport; this four-star hotel is located just 4min from the airport.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport flights:

• China Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only China Airlines operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $620 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with $1,331 for direct.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Airlines and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $968 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,308, a difference of $340. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport are Raohe Street Night Market, Taipei 101, and Shilin Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 07:06
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 08:36.

The flight takes about 9h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of $1,200. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport takes 9h 16m, covering 11,901 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $370, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

China Airlines is the only airline operating Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 30m, compared to 14h 37m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 15h 48m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Taipei Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport (TPE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Good Car Rental
• Cyuan Guo Car Rental
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Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport range from $858 to $1,474, with an average of $1,200 over the past 12 months. Anything below $858 counts as a good deal.