Hong Kong to Taoyuan (HKG–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKG–TPE is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, EVA Air and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: JL | 93 | 321, 32Q, 333, 351, 359, 773 | 1h45-2h | – | Oneworld | JL |
| BR EVA Air | 80 | 320, 321, 333, 77X, 781, 789 | 1h39-2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 70 | 320, 321, 333, 77W, 781 | 1h45-2h | – | – | – |
| CI China Airlines | 52 | 32Q, 744, 77X | 1h28-2h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways | 28 | 320, 321, 32Q | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| HB Harbor Airlines | 22 | 738 | 1h45-2h10 | – | – | – |
| JX STARLUX | 14 | 32Q, 339 | 1h20-2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→TPE | MFM→TPE | SZX→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 380 | 103 | 48 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 40m | 1h 21m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders must apply for an online entry permit through Taiwan's National Immigration Agency before travel. The permit can be obtained and printed after completing the online application and payment. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry.
This applies to Hong Kong permanent residents who are not Chinese nationals born in mainland China. Chinese nationals born in the mainland who hold an HK passport face different requirements and should contact a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office for guidance.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
HKG–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Hong Kong to Taipei: Cross-Strait Aviation Link
The Hong Kong–Taipei route is a high-frequency corridor linking two of Asia's major financial and transit hubs. With 13 operators and more than 260 weekly frequencies, the segment functions as a reliable bridge between Greater China's southern aviation network and Taiwan Taoyuan International. Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, and EVA Air collectively account for the majority of full-service capacity, while Hong Kong Express and Tigerair Taiwan serve the budget segment.
Taipei Taoyuan as a Regional Connecting Hub
Taoyuan Airport handles nearly all international traffic to and from Taiwan, with Terminal 1 serving most regional carriers and Terminal 2 handling EVA Air's full network. Passengers connecting onward from Taipei to Japan, Southeast Asia, or North America will find Taoyuan's transit facilities straightforward, though minimum connection times vary by terminal. The MRT Airport Express links Taoyuan to central Taipei in 35 minutes.