Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taipei: what you need to know
Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 5 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Take your pick of 4 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AKL to TPE is the 09:40 Air New Zealand service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 10:45 with Air New Zealand.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from AKL to Taipei.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei that arrives at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Air New Zealand is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Auckland Airport to Taipei.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from AKL to Taipei. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You don't need a visa for Taiwan if you have a passport from New Zealand and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Auckland Airport to Taipei, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Auckland, AKL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taipei
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Taipei is Rs87,895. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs168,077. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AKL to Taipei.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Auckland Airport to Taipei. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from AKL to Taipei. There's no need to look every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Taipei.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes about 42 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei. Book one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Taipei is approximately 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 45 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near TSA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from AKL to Taipei at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Taipei, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from AKL to Taipei sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Taipei right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are a couple of big attractions to put on your Taipei itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Taipei Zoo.
Complete your Taipei trip with a car rental
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