If you've been searching for flights from Melbourne to Taipei and landed here, it's worth pausing on the airport code first: Taipei Songshan (TSA) is Taipei's smaller, inner-city airport, and it doesn't currently receive any flights from Australia. Here's what TSA actually is, and where you should be looking instead.

Does Melbourne fly direct to Taipei Songshan Airport?

No. Songshan mainly handles domestic flights within Taiwan, plus a handful of short-haul international "sister airport" shuttle routes to Tokyo Haneda, Shanghai Hongqiao and Seoul Gimpo. There's no scheduled service – direct or connecting – from Melbourne into Songshan.

Which airlines actually fly from Melbourne to Taipei

The real Melbourne–Taipei route lands at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), about 40km away, where China Airlines operates the only nonstop service, several nights a week on an Airbus A350. Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong) and Singapore Airlines (via Singapore) offer one-stop alternatives into the same airport.

Flight time from Melbourne to Taipei

On the real nonstop service into Taoyuan, it takes around 0 hours and 0 minutes.

Average price of flights between Melbourne and Taipei

Fares into Taoyuan start from , moving around Lunar New Year and Australian school holidays.

Cheapest time to fly to Taipei

November and March tend to combine mild weather with lower fares. Avoid Lunar New Year (January or February, dates shift each year) and the July–August summer holiday crunch.

Where is the airport in Taipei?

For flights arriving from Melbourne, that's Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), about 40km southwest of central Taipei, with the Airport MRT running directly into Taipei Main Station in around 35–50 minutes. Songshan (TSA), by contrast, sits right in the city itself – handy if you're connecting onward to Tokyo, Shanghai or Seoul, but not where your Melbourne flight will land.

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, with at least six months' passport validity remaining.

Time difference between Melbourne and Taipei

Taiwan doesn't observe daylight saving, so 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

• Search by city, not just airport code – Taipei has two airports, so double-check which one your itinerary actually lands at.
• Book a few months ahead, especially around Lunar New Year and Australian school holidays.
• Set a Price Alert on Traveloka so you know when fares dip.
• Check Traveloka's promotions page for seasonal Asia flight deals.

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking?

• We'll point you to the right airport, not just the cheapest-looking code.
• Transparent pricing with no hidden booking fees.
• 24/7 customer support if your plans change.
• Bundle in Taipei hotels and activities once your flight's booked.

Ready to book the real Melbourne–Taipei route? Head to our Melbourne to Taipei (Taoyuan) flight guide for the full airline, pricing and airport breakdown.