Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) from Auckland Airport (AKL), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from AKL to TPE take around 14 hours 15 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Taipei.

Upon your arrival in Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located 40km west of Taipei. We recommend taking a taxi, which can be found outside the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals hall, as it will get you to the city centre in approximately an hour. The Airport MRT is another convenient option, taking around 35 minutes to reach Taipei Main Station.

A Brief introduction to Taipei

An intriguing blend of Chinese, Japanese, and South-east Asian influences, Taipei is the bustling political and cultural heart of Taiwan and is known for its beautiful architecture, lively night markets, and mouth-watering street food.

Start your trip with a visit to the bamboo-inspired Taipei 101, which is one of the tallest buildings in the world and offers breathtaking panoramic vistas of the city.

The National Palace Museum is a must-visit for history and culture enthusiasts as they will appreciate the 700,000+ ancient Chinese artefacts on display. To learn more about Taiwan’s interesting history, you should consider visiting the National Taiwan Museum. If you are looking for something more off the beaten path, explore the quaint area of Tamsui, which boasts a picturesque boardwalk decorated with Dutch colonial monuments.

To experience Taipei’s food and night market scene, be sure to visit the Shilin Night Market, where you can enjoy local delicacies such as Taiwanese fried chicken, oyster omelettes, and pan-fried stuffed buns. We also recommend sampling Taiwan’s famous bubble tea, which features chewy tapioca pearls and other tasty toppings.

Flying to Taipei with Cathay Pacific

Book your Auckland to Taipei flight with Cathay Pacific today to experience our signature standards of hospitality and service, with our attentive crew on hand during your flight to add a warm touch to the entire experience. During your flight, you can also sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated with flavors from around the world. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list – each bottle has been handpicked to complement our dishes.

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Inflight experiences

You can discover a world of entertainment during your flight with our inflight content library featuring a wide selection of Hollywood movies, TV box sets, Asian cinema classics, podcasts, and more. We are one of the first airlines to offer multi-season box sets, meaning you can binge-watch award-winning drama series starting from the pilot episode through to the latest season finale. Find out what’s playing on your flight.