Traveling from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ).
Taichung International Airport is located in T'ai-chung-shih. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to RMQ. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Melbourne to RMQ with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and RMQ include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
MEL is about 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to RMQ flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
Reserve a hotel close to RMQ if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taichung International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ho Ing, 固得租車 or chailease and explore beyond T'ai-chung-shih's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Taichung International Airport flight.
RMQ is located at 42 Jhongcing Road.
Getting from Taichung International Airport (RMQ) to central T'ai-chung-shih
Taichung International Airport to the center of T'ai-chung-shih is roughly 13 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport is $212. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $587. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to RMQ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Taichung International Airport ticket.
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Bag the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport (RMQ), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to T'ai-chung-shih based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in T'ai-chung-shih is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to RMQ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about T'ai-chung-shih
Start your T'ai-chung-shih trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Taichung International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned T'ai-chung-shih itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometers north-east of T'ai-chung-shih, a trip to Taipei will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum.
Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 145 kilometers south of T'ai-chung-shih. No trip is complete without experiencing Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street.