Abu Dhabi to Taoyuan (AUH–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY898
EY Etihad
781
8:55 PM
+04 TPIER
8:30 AM+1
CST
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY899
EY Etihad
781
7:00 PM
CST TT2
12:45 AM+1
+04
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Taoyuan
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,132 mi 7h 35m nonstop +4h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–TPE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 781 7h35
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to TPE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to TPE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,143
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Taoyuan is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · TPE: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Distance & Flight Time
4,132 mi / 6,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Getting from TPE

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.

Taoyuan Climate

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

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Taoyuan route.
Route details
Distance4,132 mi / 6,649 km
Flight time7h 35m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to TPE flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport take approximately 7h 35m. The route covers 4,132 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to TPE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, KTI, SIN, SZX, DPS, NRT, PEK, CNX, HKG, HAN, PVG, VIE, KUL, PRG, BKK, MNL, MUC, AMS, ICN, DEL, CGK, MXP, FCO, IST, MEL, CDG, HKT, LHR, SYD, DXB, FRA, ORD, JFK and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Taoyuan is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from TPE to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC and DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).