Hong Kong to Taipei flights
about 22 flights a week across 8 operators, most often on the Airbus A330 (all variants). Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Hong Kong to Taipei take?
Flight time from Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei (TPE) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Hong Kong to Taipei?
Airline availability for HKG to TPE changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Taipei?
Direct (nonstop) availability on HKG to TPE varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- EVA Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Cathay Pacific5-yr attributed events: 4Last 90 days: none recorded
- China Airlines5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- SJX5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Hong Kong Express Airways5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| EVA Air | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Cathay Pacific | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| China Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SJX | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Hong Kong Express Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on HKG → TPE
We observed 283 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 22 per week) across 8 airlines.
Departures cluster around 00:00–01:00 UTC, 02:00–03:00 UTC, 10:00–11:00 UTC, busiest on Sunday and Monday.
On-time performance: 45.9% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 32.9 min, based on 74 timed flights).
Planning HKG → TPE
HKG to TPE is a short-haul route of 806 km (501 mi). See the return TPE → HKG route.
Alternative airports near Hong Kong: Hong Kong (HHP) — 25 km, Macau (MFM) — 38 km, Shenzhen (SZX) — 38 km.
Alternative airports near Taipei: Taipei (TSA) — 32 km, Hsinchu (HSZ) — 41 km, Taichung (RMQ) — 110 km.