Taoyuan to Niigata (TPE–KIJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IT Tigerair Taiwan
320
1:45 PM
CST TT1
6:00 PM
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IT Tigerair Taiwan
320
7:00 PM
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Taoyuan to Niigata
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,374 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

TPE–KIJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tigerair Taiwan leads the route. The flight covers 1,374 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–KIJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IT Tigerair Taiwan 2 320 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IT (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPE to KIJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to KIJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
OKA ~5h 15m CTS ~17h 55m FUK ~18h 5m ICN ~21h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
164
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Niigata is 1 hour ahead of Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · KIJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 7:00 PM in Niigata.
Distance & Flight Time
1,374 mi / 2,211 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Taiwan (ROC) passport holders enter Japan visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. All visitors must complete the Visit Japan Web registration before arrival for customs and immigration declarations. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to TPE

The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.

Facts

TPE–KIJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Niigata route.
Route details
Distance1,374 mi / 2,211 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: TPE
Full nameTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: KIJ
Full nameNiigata Airport
IATA / ICAOKIJ / RJSN
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation29 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to KIJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Niigata Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,374 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tigerair Taiwan.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from TPE to KIJ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKA, CTS, FUK and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Niigata is 1 hour ahead of Taoyuan.
Yes, return flights from KIJ to TPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TPE to KIJ

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Niigata Airport (KIJ) are connected by nonstop service from Tigerair Taiwan. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPE to KIJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to KIJ ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,374 miles (2,211 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.