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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Taipei.$489 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $489, select.
Taipei.$492 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.
Taipei.$493 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Taipei.$493 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Taipei.$495 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.
Taipei.$495 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.
Taipei.$495 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.
Taipei.$499 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Jul, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $1,095
Jul
from $642
Aug
from $493
Sep
from $505
Oct
from $504
Nov
from $495
Dec
from $770
Jan
from $754
Feb
from $671
Mar
from $495
Apr
from $667
May
from $513
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:June

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei

Alternative Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$489
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time9 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Taipei: Taipei Sung Shan and Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei is $489. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei.
Qantas and China Airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei.
As of June 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Taipei is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near Taipei is Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan – which is 27.2 km away from the centre of Taipei. We've found flights into this airport from $489.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Taipei but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Taipei is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. July is typically the warmest month in Taipei, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 14°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Scoot and China Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Taipei.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taipei: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei is 9 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is three hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). You can select from four services every week between these two airports. China Airlines offers a 00:25 departure between MEL and TPE.

  • To avoid rushing for your MEL to Taipei flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at MEL and fly nonstop to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei tickets.

  • China Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei.

  • We make it easy to book flight tickets from MEL to Taipei with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

  • MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taipei

  • $278 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei flight. A return flight ticket starts from $489. These prices may change based on availability.

  • Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEL to Taipei.

  • The best month for landing cheap Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from MEL to Taipei.

  • Save money on your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

  • The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience more of Taipei and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MEL to Taipei.

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

  • The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.

  • After stepping off your MEL to Taipei flight, unwind at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA can get you a lower rate.

Best time to go to Taipei

  • Plan your trip to Taipei during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Before booking a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about Taipei

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.

Explore more of Taiwan

  • Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Taipei

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