Xiamen to Taoyuan flights
Taoyuan lies 330 km (205 mi) east of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Xiamen | Taoyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 475,798 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | XMN, 8 km out | TPE, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Taoyuan
Crossing from China into Taiwan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (TWD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +886; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Xiamen
Xiamen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 62 km), Kinmen Airport (KNH, 29 km).
Arriving in Taoyuan
Taoyuan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, 27 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
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Staying in Taoyuan
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Taoyuan. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (13), and 1 are five-star. Across 37 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 40,396 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taoyuan from Xiamen?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, east of Xiamen.
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Taoyuan by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiamen and Taoyuan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xiamen to Taoyuan flights?
Typically Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE); Taoyuan also has TSA.
What currency do I need in Taoyuan?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where can I stay in Taoyuan?
Our booking partner lists 41 places to stay in Taoyuan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.