Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA): what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MEL to TSA flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport. Many travellers pass through Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport when flying between MEL and TSA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport flight is 297 €. A round-trip fare is currently 726 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to TSA if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to TSA.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Book a hotel near TSA if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Taipei Songshan Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to central Taipei
From Taipei Songshan Airport, Taipei is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Taipei in April.
When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to TSA in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Start your sightseeing at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.