Narita to Taoyuan (NRT–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NRT–TPE is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, STARLUX and Genesis lead the route. The flight covers 1,356 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air Also: NH, NZ, TG | 21 | 781 | 3h38-3h40 | – | Star Alliance | NH, NZ, TG |
| JX STARLUX | 21 | 339, 351 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| GK Genesis | 14 | 320, 32Q | 3h50-3h55 | – | – | – |
| IT Tigerair Taiwan | 14 | 320 | 3h40-4h05 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: JL | 13 | 74Y, 773 | 3h25-3h40 | – | Oneworld | JL |
| TR Scoot Also: SQ | 12 | 789 | 3h40 | – | – | SQ |
| MM Peach | 7 | 32N | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| SL Thai Lion Air | 7 | 739 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Narita
| Metric | NRT→TPE | HND→TPE | FKS→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NRT | – | 37 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 273 | 14 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 35m | 4h 20m |
Travel Essentials
NRT: JST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, 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 Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.
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.
NRT–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NRT to TPE
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Genesis, Tigerair Taiwan, STARLUX, Peach, Thai Lion Air and Scoot. With 273 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NRT to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NRT to TPE ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,181 km). There are approximately 273 weekly flights outbound and 291 return, totaling 564 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokyo (HND), Sukagawa (FKS) and Natori (SDJ).