STARLUX Airlines Launches Nagoya to Taichung Flight Route

Connecting Japan’s Chubu region directly with central Taiwan, STARLUX Airlines will launch a nonstop flight route between Nagoya and Taichung in late October 2026.

The Core Transit Update

Aviation corridors, regional international routes, and secondary airport gates in East Asia are expanding network options. STARLUX Airlines is scheduled to commence a new direct service between Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Nagoya, Japan, and Taichung International Airport (RMQ) in Taiwan as early as late October 2026.

This nonstop service complements the carrier's existing Taichung-Tokyo route, bypassing major hubs like Tokyo, Osaka, or Taipei to provide a direct transit link for leisure and business passengers. The connection links the historic castle towns, manufacturing sectors, and mountain routes of Aichi and Gifu Prefectures with central Taiwan's night markets, arts districts, and scenic destinations.

Flight Route Parameters & Regional Destinations

Planning a regional journey between Japan and Taiwan requires checking airport codes and identifying key local landmarks. The following tables outline the flight route specifications and detail the destinations accessible through this connection.

Flight Route Segment	Origin Airport Code	Destination Airport Code	Scheduled Route Launch	Primary Aircraft Service Target
Nagoya – Taichung	NGO (Chubu Centrair)	RMQ (Taichung International)	Late October 2026	Nonstop leisure & business regional traffic
Tokyo – Taichung	NRT / HND (Tokyo airports)	RMQ (Taichung International)	Operating / Active	Nonstop capital-to-province connection

STARLUX Airlines regional routes between Japan and Taichung.

Destination Region	Key Regional Cities / Prefectures	Primary Stated Tourist Landmarks	Primary Airport Gateway
Chubu Region (Japan)	Nagoya, Gifu, Mie, Japanese Alps	Nagoya Castle, Toyota factory heritage	Chubu Centrair (NGO)
Central Taiwan (Taiwan)	Taichung, Nantou County	Sun Moon Lake, regional night markets	Taichung International (RMQ)

Tourist attractions accessible via the new regional route.

Traveler Logistics Guide

From a ground-level perspective, the best way to navigate this is to book your airport transit via the Meitetsu Mu-Sky Limited Express train when departing from Nagoya to Chubu Centrair Airport, as this dedicated rail link connects Nagoya Station to the terminal building in exactly 28 minutes, bypassing highway toll bottlenecks. Checking train schedules is recommended.

To plan your regional flight:

Allow Safe Connecting Windows: Taichung International Airport (RMQ) is a secondary gateway. If planning domestic bus connections to Sun Moon Lake, allow at least two hours to clear immigration, collect baggage, and reach the bus station.
Observe Baggage Allowances: STARLUX enforces strict checked bag weight categories based on your ticket class. Weigh your luggage before check-in to avoid airport excess fees.
Confirm Visa-Exempt Duration: Travelers from Japan holding valid passports qualify for 90-day visa-free stays in Taiwan. Confirm your passport is valid for at least six months from your entry date.
Exchange Regional Currencies: While credit cards are common, night markets in Taichung and rural shops in Mie Prefecture require cash. Carry Japanese yen (JPY) and New Taiwan dollars (TWD).

Infrastructure Impact Assessment

The implementation of direct point-to-point regional flights between NGO and RMQ reduces fuel consumption per passenger seat-mile by eliminating transit layovers at overcrowded metropolitan hubs like Narita or Taoyuan.

By directing traveler spending to secondary destinations (such as traditional guesthouses in Gifu or local arts collectives in Taichung), the new flight route supports municipal tourism employment, funds cultural heritage preservation, and ensures that regional communities remain economically vibrant.