Melbourne to Taipei puts you within a night's flight of one of Asia's best food cities – think steaming bowls of beef noodle soup, night markets stacked with stinky tofu and bubble tea, and Taroko Gorge's marble cliffs just a high-speed rail ride away. It's also one of the rare long-haul Asian routes from Melbourne with a genuine nonstop option.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Taipei

China Airlines is the only carrier flying nonstop between Melbourne and Taipei, operating an Airbus A350 several nights a week with Economy and Business Class on board. If you'd rather have more schedule flexibility, connecting options via Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific) or Singapore (Singapore Airlines) will still get you into Taipei with just one change.

Flight time from Melbourne to Taipei

The nonstop China Airlines service takes around 9 hours and 25 minutes, one of the more comfortable overnight legs from Melbourne into North Asia. Connecting itineraries will run longer depending on your layover.

Average price of flights between Melbourne and Taipei

Fares typically move with Taiwan's Lunar New Year and Australian school holidays, when both cities are in high demand. Check Traveloka for current pricing from AU$866, and set a Price Alert if your dates aren't fixed.

Cheapest time to fly to Taipei

Skip Lunar New Year (dates shift each year, usually January or February) and the July–August summer holiday crunch if you're chasing lower fares. November and March tend to be a sweet spot – comfortable temperatures, thinner crowds, and typhoon season (roughly June to October) mostly behind you.

Where is the airport in Taipei?

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) sits about 40km southwest of central Taipei. The Airport MRT runs directly into Taipei Main Station in around 35–50 minutes depending on the express or regular service, while airport buses and taxis are also readily available at both terminals.

Visa and passport requirements for Australians flying to Taipei

Australians can enter Taiwan visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. You'll need to complete the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) online within three days before you land, and your passport should have at least six months' validity remaining. Entry rules here have been stable for a while, but it's always worth a quick check closer to your travel date.

Time difference between Melbourne and Taipei

Taiwan doesn't observe daylight saving, so the gap shifts with the seasons – Melbourne is around 2 hours ahead of Taipei for most of the year, widening to 3 hours ahead while Victoria is on daylight saving time.

Our tips for getting the best price on flights

Book a few months ahead, especially around Lunar New Year and Australian school holidays.
Set a Flight Alert on Traveloka so you know when fares dip.
Flying on a weekday departure is usually cheaper than weekend travel.
Check Traveloka's Promotions Page for seasonal Asia flight deals.
Download the Traveloka app for app-exclusive fares.

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking

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Bundle in Taipei hotels and things to do once your flight's booked.

Ready to plan your Taipei trip? Traveloka can also sort your accommodation near Ximending or Da'an, plus tickets to Taipei 101 and day trips out to Taroko Gorge or Jiufen.