Abu Dhabi to Taoyuan (AUH–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUH–TPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,132 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 781 | 7h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→TPE | DWC→TPE | DXB→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 | 14 |
| Flight time | 7h 35m | 7h 40m | 7h 55m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Taoyuan.
UAE passport holders require a visa to enter Taiwan. A standard visitor visa must be obtained from a Taiwan representative office before travel. Taiwan does not have a visa-free or eVisa arrangement with the UAE. Passport must have at least 6 months validity. Business and tourist visas are typically issued for 30 to 90 days.
The Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 35 minutes (TWD $160). Taoyuan HSR station is also served, connecting onward to other Taiwanese cities. Licensed taxis queue at designated stands outside arrivals; metered fares to Taipei city centre run TWD $1,200–1,600. Uber operates with advance booking.
All major international rental car brands have desks in both terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by a free shuttle bus; allow 15 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.
Subtropical climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C. This is also typhoon season, with storms capable of closing the airport entirely. Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 14–18°C. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions.
Typhoon risk peaks July through September. Storms can arrive within 24–48 hours and operations halt rapidly. Fog and low ceilings are common in winter and spring mornings.
AUH–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to TPE
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUH to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to TPE ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,132 miles (6,649 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).