Travelling from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ): What you need to know
The timezone in Taichung is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Taichung International Airport is located in Taichung.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to RMQ.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to RMQ that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEL and RMQ include:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RMQ flight is easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
About Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RMQ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taichung International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ho Ing, 固得租車 or chailease and explore beyond Taichung's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Taichung International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find RMQ at 42 Jhongcing Road.
Getting from Taichung International Airport (RMQ) to central Taichung
Taichung International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Taichung. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport is Rs91,640. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs181,296. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to RMQ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Taichung International Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to RMQ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.
Find the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ). Visit Taichung in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Melbourne to RMQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taichung, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taichung
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Taichung right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport:
Yizhong Street Night Market and Chenghuangmiao are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Taichung travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Taichung Tianhou Temple.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've seen Taichung, now it's time to discover other parts of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres northeast to Taipei to tick off its top attractions. From Taipei 101 Observatory to Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tainan is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 145 kilometres south of Taichung. No journey is complete without dropping by Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street.
