Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei five hours behind Christchurch.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CHC to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHC and TPE:
Auckland Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
273 € is the best price for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Return flights start from 599 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHC to TPE if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
74.2% of flights departing from Christchurch International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Christchurch International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CHC:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the centre of Taipei has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Christchurch International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CHC to TPE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to explore more of Taiwan. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its leading sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tainan is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without dropping by Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.