Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taipei: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is three hours behind Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most traveled route, with four flights a week to choose from. You can fly from MEL to TPE at 00:25 with China Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your MEL to Taipei flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Begin your trip at MEL and travel straight to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei tickets.
China Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from MEL to Taipei, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taipei
Rs58,781 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei flight. A return plane ticket starts from Rs119,376. These prices may change based on availability.
Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEL to Taipei.
The best month for landing cheap Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your flight from MEL to Taipei can help you secure the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Central Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 45 minutes or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near TSA. Unwind and get cosy after your MEL to Taipei flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Plan your trip to Taipei during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Taipei must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.

