Sydney (Mascot) to Taoyuan (SYD–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SYD–TPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,527 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI China Airlines | 5 | 359 | 9h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Taoyuan.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to TPE
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SYD to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to TPE is about 9 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,527 miles (7,285 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brisbane, Melbourne and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.