Shenzhen to Taoyuan (SZX–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SZX–TPE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines, UNI Air and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 499 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI China Airlines | 14 | 333, 744 | 1h45-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| B7 UNI Air | 12 | 321, 77W | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 6 | 333 | 1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BR EVA Air | 2 | 77X | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 1 | 321 | 1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→TPE | HKG→TPE | MFM→TPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 307 | 93 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 22m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, 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.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to TPE
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from UNI Air, EVA Air, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SZX to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to TPE ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 499 miles (803 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).