Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei three hours behind Sydney.
Choose from five weekly Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flights. The 22:10 departure with China Airlines is the earliest you can take. China Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to TPE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Taipei (and then seeing more of Taiwan!) is easy with China Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Airlines.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SYD to TPE flights. A reliable 82.93% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SYD and TPE:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Right now, $298 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $575. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to TPE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Book a hotel near TPE if you're taking a late Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car rental are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Taipei. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Sydney Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to TPE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to discover more of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Taichung to tick off its leading sights. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.


