Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Taichung International Airport (RMQ): what you need to know
The timezone in T'ai-chung-shih is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to RMQ flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SYD and RMQ:
Hong Kong International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
Right now, $520 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,336. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to RMQ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near RMQ if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Taichung International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ho Ing, 固得租車 or chailease and chase adventure across T'ai-chung-shih and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Taichung International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Taichung International Airport (RMQ) to central T'ai-chung-shih
RMQ is located at 42 Jhongcing Road.
From Taichung International Airport, T'ai-chung-shih is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit T'ai-chung-shih in April.
The warmest month in T'ai-chung-shih is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Taichung International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to RMQ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done T'ai-chung-shih, now it's time to discover more of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometres north-east to Taipei to tick off its popular sights. From Taipei 101 to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 137 kilometres south of T'ai-chung-shih. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are among the biggest draws.