Flying from Taipei to Melbourne: what you need to know
Taipei is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Melbourne leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary gateway where you can disembark in Melbourne.
A direct flight from Taipei to Melbourne takes an average of 9 hours 16 minutes. The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 3 hours ahead of Taipei.
The most popular route for flights from Taipei to Melbourne is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). You can select from 6 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPE to MEL is the 23:30 China Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 23:45 with China Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Taipei to Melbourne. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
To enter Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Taiwan. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Taipei to Melbourne.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're after a direct flight from Taipei to Melbourne, you can catch one from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Get from TPE to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) in one seamless journey.
China Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Taipei to Melbourne taking off from TPE.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 42 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Taipei to Melbourne? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Melbourne
At the moment, ج.م. 6,725 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Melbourne. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 19,444. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Taipei to Melbourne, reserve your trip 6 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Taipei to Melbourne. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
April is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Melbourne, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Taipei to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Melbourne in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Melbourne, check out our selection of hotels including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
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