Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Taipei is five hours behind Auckland and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest available. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 10:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Taipei (and then discovering more of Taiwan!) is a breeze with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Air New Zealand has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for AKL to TPE flights is Air New Zealand.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AKL and TPE include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight is $467. A return ticket right now is $927. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to TPE, reserve your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AKL to TPE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights taking off from Auckland Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore beyond Taipei's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Taipei in April.
When reserving your flight from Auckland Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to TPE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be explored after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without seeing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.