Traveling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 9 hours 26 minutes. Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, making Taipei 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Each week, there are 6 flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, select the 00:25 China Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from MEL to TPE is 23:45 with China Airlines.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
China Airlines is your ticket to exploring Taipei (and perhaps some other great corners of Taiwan!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and TPE include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Taiwan, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MEL to TPE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
C$246 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Return flights start at C$493. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 9 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MEL to TPE.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 42 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TPE:
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Taipei. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 42 minutes.
Traveling by public transport takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MEL to TPE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from MEL to TPE, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Taipei must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Taipei Zoo.
If you're looking for extra flexibility and choice when planning your journey, consider flying in or out of Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). This international airport is another good option for getting to or from Taipei.
Complete your Taipei trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Taipei.