Travelling from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Taipei.
Take your pick of four weekly Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. The 23:30 departure with China Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
To ensure you catch your TPE to MEL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
China Airlines is your ticket to exploring Melbourne (and perhaps some other great parts of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Airlines.
Among carriers operating TPE to MEL flights, China Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
R 3,318 is the best price for a one-way Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,173. These prices can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from TPE to MEL, book your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from TPE to MEL.
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Handy information about Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
73% of flights taking off from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Taipei to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near TPE:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
December is the most popular month for flights from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Melbourne in March.
Book your flight from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from TPE to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.

