Taiwan's EVA Air to launch direct flights from Taipei to Delhi on December 1
Taipei, August 5
Taiwan's EVA Air will launch a new nonstop service from Taipei to Delhi on December 1, with flight bookings now open through the carrier's website and travel agencies. The new route expands the airline's South Asia network.
Operating five flights per week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, the service makes EVA Air the sole Taiwan-based airline offering direct passenger flights to India. According to the airline, flight BR367 will leave Taipei at 11:00 and reach Delhi at 15:35. The return sector, BR368, will depart Delhi at 19:55 and land in Taipei at 04:20 the following morning.
"The launch of nonstop Taipei-Delhi service represents an important milestone in EVA Air's network development," said EVA Air President Clay Sun. "Growing connections across the manufacturing, semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and technology industries continue to drive closer economic ties between Taiwan and India."
The nonstop link offers an alternative for travellers currently routing through other Asian transit hubs. EVA Air has a partnership with Star Alliance member Air India, allowing passengers to connect past Delhi to major Indian cities.
"Our new Delhi route not only provides a more efficient travel option for business and leisure passengers but also strengthens connectivity between India and North America through our Taipei hub," he added.
Indian travellers can connect through Taipei to access EVA Air's North American network, supporting demand from corporate travellers, students, researchers, and relatives visiting family abroad.
Eligible Indian nationals travelling onward to the United States or Canada can utilise Taiwan's conditional visa-waiver transit program. The program simplifies short stopovers in Taiwan while boosting local tourism.
Delhi serves as India's political and commercial capital, acting as the entry point to the country's Golden Triangle route connecting Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. EVA Air partners with travel agencies in Taiwan to offer six- to nine-day escorted tours featuring UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Mandarin-speaking guides.
North American passengers can also access EVA Air's broader network across major Asian destinations via the Taipei hub.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who travels to Delhi frequently for work from the US, this is fantastic news! The connection through Taipei to North America makes so much more sense than routing through Singapore or Dubai. And the visa-waiver transit program is a plus for quick stopovers. Great move by EVA Air!
The return flight timing is a bit inconvenient - 19:55 departure from Delhi reaching Taipei at 4:20 AM. For elderly passengers or families with kids, those early morning arrivals are tough. But I understand it's optimized for connecting to North American flights. Also, will they add more frequencies if the demand picks up? Five times a week is decent to start though.
This is great for tourism too! The Golden Triangle tours with Mandarin-speaking guides sound perfect for Taiwanese tourists wanting to explore Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. More direct flights mean more cultural exchange. And with the A330-300, the comfort level is decent for a 6-hour flight. Namaste from the other side! 🙏
My cousin studies in Taipei and she's been waiting for this! Earlier we had to coordinate her flights through Hong Kong, which was a nightmare during typhoon season. Now she can visit home more often. The Air India partnership is also helpful for intra-India connections from Delhi. Very happy about this development!
Solid addition to EVA's network. Delhi is definitely underserved for direct Taiwan flights. The timing is smart too - December is peak season for both business travel and tourism. I just hope the pricing remains competitive compared to the one-stop options through other hubs.