Shanghai (Minhang) to Taoyuan (SHA–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XMN Xiamen 4h 35m 3U9CCA AECIMF Xiamen (XMN) to Taoyuan flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 5m 3U9CCA B7BRCI Shenzhen (SZX) to Taoyuan flights
MFM Nossa Senhora do Carmo 5h 8m CAFMMU BRJXNX Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) to Taoyuan flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 14m 3U9CCA BRCICZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Taoyuan flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 15m CXFMHU BRCICX Hong Kong (HKG) to Taoyuan flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 5h 27m CAFMHO B7MUSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Taoyuan flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 18m FMMU CIMU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Taoyuan flights
PEK Beijing 6h 21m 3UCAHU BRCACI Beijing (PEK) to Taoyuan flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 7h 21m 3U9CCA BRCA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Taoyuan flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 5m 3U9CCA B7BRCA Chongqing (CKG) to Taoyuan flights
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Taoyuan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between SHA and TPE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to TPE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,162
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 Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Metric SHA→TPE PVG→TPE HGH→TPE
Distance from SHA 28 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 3
Weekly flights 148 18
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Taoyuan is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · TPE: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

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.

SHA–TPE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Taoyuan route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to TPE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xiamen Gaoqi, Shenzhen Bao'an and Macau.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, HGH and NGB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xiamen Gaoqi, Shenzhen Bao'an and Macau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Ningbo (NGB).