Star Alliance member Air China also offers a set of decently cheap tickets to Taiwan and Seoul with departure from Italy. Flights from Milan to Hong Kong are available for as little as €372 (including checked bags), while you can also reach Taiwan for just €405. Departures are available from September through December 2025.
You can get these prices for departures from Milan:
You also have the option to depart from Rome at similar prices:
Tickets at the lowest fare are available from September through December 2025. Our Go2 tool forwards you to Skyscanner, where you can choose between Air China’s offers and tickets from online travel agencies.
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All itineraries have at least one stop in Beijing or Shanghai. An Airbus A350-900 takes you from Milan to China, a flight that uses the direct route over Russian airspace. Flights from Rome are Boeing 787-9 services to Beijing. Most connections are operated with varying members of Air China’s widebody fleet, too.
Most European passport holders can visit Hong Kong for up to 90 days visa-free. The same applies to Taiwan.
Search & Book
A minimum stay of six nights is necessary to score the cheapest tickets, while you may not stay longer than six months. Tickets at the lowest fare are available from September through December 2025.
Sadly, Google Flights does not preview Air China tickets. The most convenient way to find suiting flight dates is the ITA Matrix. For an easy set-up, you can follow one of these links to find cheap tickets:
During the next step, you will have to edit search parameters to the calendar option and enter your desired trip length:
You can speed up your search results by entering C: CA as a Routing Code. Click the Search button on the bottom right to get a preview of available flight dates. You will be greeted by a calendar previewing the cheapest flight dates:
Enter the flight dates in Skyscanner to see which vendors sell tickets for these dates. Please note that the ITA Matrix’ price calendar is not 100% accurate, but gives you a decent enough idea on which dates the best fares are available. Skyscanner’s calendar preview also yields reasonably accurate results.
Miles & Points
Air China issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class L. A trip from Milan to Taipei via Beijing earns the following miles and points:
- 3,658 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,514 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 3,514 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 3,514 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 3,136 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 3,114 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 3,050 Award Miles + 610 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 3,050 AsiaMiles on Asia Miles
- 3,050 Miles on Asiana Club
- 3,050 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 3,050 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 3,050 Award Miles + 1,526 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 3,050 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 3,050 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 3,050 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 3,050 Points + 610 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Destination
Information & Tips for Hong Kong
Hong Kong is known for its skyline, Victoria Peak, harbour views, and a mix of modern and traditional sights like temples and street markets. The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), and credit cards are widely accepted, though cash is still useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are relatively high compared to much of Asia, especially for accommodation and dining. The weather is hot and humid in summer, with a cooler, more pleasant season from October to March. Typhoons can occur between June and October.
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Information & Tips for Taipei
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, offers a mix of modern city life and traditional culture. Key sights include the towering Taipei 101, the bustling night markets like Shilin, and historical spots such as the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), and while prices are generally reasonable, especially for food and transport, high-end shopping and hotels can be more expensive. The weather is hot and humid in summer with occasional typhoons, while winters are mild and damp.
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