EVA Air starts 5-weekly Delhi-Taipei nonstops Dec 1 on the A330-300: 6 hours, two cabins, plus US connections.
Cover image: an EVA Air widebody aircraft on approach with landing gear down — photo by Aeroprints.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Taiwan's EVA Air will start five non-stop flights a week between Delhi and Taipei from December 1, 2026, operated with the Airbus A330-300. The service cuts the journey between the two capitals from 11-12 hours via a connection to about 6 hours non-stop, Trav Talk reported on September 7 after the airline's Delhi travel-trade roadshow.
The Taipei service carries only two cabins, business and economy, and EVA is pitching it beyond point-to-point traffic: Taipei is a natural transit springboard to North America, where the carrier flies to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Chicago, Houston and Vancouver. For Delhi travellers heading to the US West Coast, a one-stop EVA itinerary via Taipei becomes a credible alternative to Gulf and European routings.
What do we know about the Delhi-Taipei service?
| Detail | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Start date | December 1, 2026 |
| Frequency | 5 times weekly |
| Aircraft | Airbus A330-300 |
| Cabins | Business and economy |
| Flight time | About 6 hours, versus 11-12 hours connecting |
The airline briefed Delhi travel sellers ahead of the launch, a standard signal that group, corporate and consolidator inventory will follow the announcement. Travellers should watch for introductory fares once the flights load into global distribution systems.
Why does this route matter for Indians?
India-Taiwan air links are thin relative to trade and tourism potential. Indians visiting Taiwan need to arrange entry permission in advance, so a non-stop makes long weekends and business trips materially easier; see Taiwan visa rules for Indians and our Taiwan safety guide.
The timing also rides a wider Taiwan-India travel push. Taiwan's tourism bureau has been courting South and Southeast Asian visitors, including direct-flight diplomacy elsewhere in the region such as the return of Bali-Taiwan direct flights. Delhi now joins that map, and the US-transit angle gives the flight a second customer base beyond Taiwan-bound traffic.
When should you book?
December 1 sits squarely in the winter-schedule season, when Delhi's long-haul demand runs hot. New routes typically open with introductory fares to fill the first weeks, and the Delhi trade briefings suggest consolidator and group inventory will be in the market soon. Travellers flexible on dates should compare the non-stop against one-stop Gulf routings: the Taipei hop saves five to six hours each way, which on a US West Coast itinerary can mean the difference between a same-day connection and an overnight halt.
Taiwan-bound visitors should sort entry permission early, since most Indian passport holders need pre-arranged authorisation rather than visa-on-arrival. With the flight still three months out, there is time to watch fares for a week or two after the inventory loads before committing.
Frequently asked questions
When do EVA Air Delhi-Taipei flights start?
December 1, 2026, operating five times a week with the Airbus A330-300.
How long is the Delhi-Taipei flight?
About 6 hours non-stop, roughly half the 11-12 hours a connecting itinerary takes today.
What cabins are offered?
The service launches with business and economy class only.
Can I connect to the US via Taipei?
Yes. EVA Air flies from Taipei to seven North American cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and New York, making Delhi-US one-stop itineraries possible.
