Travelling from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Taipei. Check out your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when reserving your flight from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
Around 9 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Sydney is three hours ahead of Taipei. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Choose from 5 direct flights every week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). This is the busiest route, with China Airlines offering a 11:30pm departure from TPE to SYD.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Taipei to SYD. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can find a direct flight from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
China Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport jetting out of TPE.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Airlines between TPE and SYD.
China Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
74.72% of flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Taipei to SYD flight? Check in to a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport reach their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you have a late flight from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, R 3,226 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,046. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Sydney. July is when most people book flights from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Taipei to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sydney right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Taipei to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are major attractions which should feature on any good Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.