Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taipei: what you need to know
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei.
Auckland Airport is located in Auckland. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is five hours behind Auckland.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route, with three weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from AKL to TPE is with Air New Zealand at 10:45. Opt for the first departure operated by Air New Zealand at 09:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid missing your AKL to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as March, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can book a direct Auckland Airport to Taipei ticket. Begin your trip at AKL and land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Take to the skies with Air New Zealand. This airline operates direct flights from Auckland Airport to Taipei.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from AKL to Taipei with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Auckland to AKL takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to AKL:
Of all flights departing from Auckland Airport, 70% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taipei
$515 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Taipei flight. A return plane ticket right now is $921. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AKL to Taipei.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Auckland Airport to Taipei tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from AKL to Taipei.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from AKL to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Public transport will get you there in about 25 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near TSA. Settle in and get cosy after your AKL to Taipei flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei. February is the most popular month to travel to Taipei. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
When booking your Auckland Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Auckland Airport to Taipei, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Taipei 101, Taipei 101 Observatory and Shilin Night Market are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to discover more of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres southwest to Taichung to tick off its must-visit sights. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience major highlights starting with Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.