Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Taipei is three hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from SYD to TPE start at 22:10 — the earliest with China Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:10 with China Airlines. In total, there are 24 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SYD to TPE flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Taipei (and then seeing more of Taiwan!) is a breeze with China Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is China Airlines.
With a dependable 91.18% of services arriving as scheduled, China Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SYD to TPE flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and TPE include:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight is R 3,270. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 5,974. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to TPE.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights taking off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Explore without limits with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and see more of Taipei and beyond.
Booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Taipei. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Taipei based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for July if you want to visit Taipei during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to TPE in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are highlights.