Niigata to Taoyuan (KIJ–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KIJ–TPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tigerair Taiwan leads the route. The flight covers 1,374 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Tigerair Taiwan | 2 | 320 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Niigata
| Metric | KIJ→TPE | FKS→TPE | SDJ→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIJ | – | 88 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 10m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KIJ: JST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Niigata, it's 5:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Japanese passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry (though some reports suggest validity for the duration of stay is sufficient for Japanese nationals, having 6 months avoids any questions). One blank page required. A return or onward ticket is needed.
At Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) or Songshan (TSA), automated e-Gates are available for Japanese passport holders who have entered Taiwan at least once. First-time visitors register biometrics at the manned counters. Peak hours at TPE Terminal 1 (budget carriers) can mean 20 to 40 minutes at immigration. Terminal 2 (full-service carriers) is faster. No proof of funds or accommodation is requested for Japanese nationals.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Taipei Taoyuan run about 4 hours on China Airlines, EVA Air, ANA, JAL, Peach, and Scoot. Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Okinawa, and Sendai also have direct service. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 0.22 TWD per JPY. EasyCard (iPASS also works) costs TWD 100 at any MRT station or convenience store, usable on metro, buses, YouBike, and in 7-Eleven and FamilyMart for purchases. No vaccination requirements.
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.
KIJ–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIJ to TPE
Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from Tigerair Taiwan. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KIJ to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIJ to TPE ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,374 miles (2,211 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sukagawa (FKS), Natori (SDJ) and Akita (AXT).