Shanghai (Pudong) to Taoyuan (PVG–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–TPE is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines, EVA Air and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 421 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI China Airlines | 38 | 32Q, 333, 359, 744, 77W | 1h50-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BR EVA Air Also: B7 | 32 | 320, 333, 77W, 77X | 1h50-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | B7 |
| HO Juneyao Air | 20 | 32Q, 333, 77W | 1h55-2h | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 18 | 320, 333 | 1h50-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China Also: B7 | 8 | 333 | 1h55-2h | – | Star Alliance | B7 |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 77W | 1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 5 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→TPE | NGB→TPE | HGH→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 93 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 151 | 14 | 18 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 40m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Mainland China citizens do not use a passport to enter Taiwan. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit issued by mainland authorities and a Taiwan Entry Permit issued by Taiwan's National Immigration Agency. Individual tourism from the mainland has been suspended since August 2019 and remains closed. Mainland residents who hold permanent or temporary residency in Hong Kong, Macau, or a third country can apply for a Taiwan Entry Permit online and enter from outside the mainland.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to TPE
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines, EVA Air, Juneyao Air, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines and Spring Airlines. With 151 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to TPE is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 421 miles (677 km). There are approximately 151 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 316 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jeju, Xiamen Gaoqi and Qingdao Jiaodong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ningbo (NGB), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).