How to find cheap flights to Taipei
288 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Taipei. Or you can book a return fare for 431 €.
Have the best deals come straight to you by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app when ticket prices go down.
Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets if you book ahead. Airlines generally offer some great early bird discounts.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Taipei by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This gives you access to fares for surrounding airports, which could offer bigger savings.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to the city, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper fares by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Taipei
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month and day of the year to fly.
Plan your trip for August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
The quietest month to travel is April. Book your plane tickets to Taipei then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Taipei is warmest in July, with averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January is when temperatures reach their lowest, between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With five days of average rainfall, this is the driest month in Taipei.
June has the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall.
Flying to Taipei: what you need to know
When booking your Taipei flight, there are a few options for your arrival airport. Land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Most people making their way to the city land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Travel to your destination in a single journey. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Taipei:
When you touch down in Taipei, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Once you've booked your ticket, find the perfect place to call your own while you're away. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Getting to central Taipei from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Central Taipei is about 48 kilometres from TPE, the city's main airport.
You'll get to the centre in around 40 minutes if you're taking a cab or ride-share after your flight to Taipei.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get some rest or quickly freshen up after your flight to Taipei. These hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire at TPE. Rent your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore the lesser-explored corners of Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport serves Taipei and nearby areas in Taipei, Taiwan.
Taipei highlights
These leading attractions should be high on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Taipei:
Taipei 101 Observatory: Around 6 kilometres east of the centre in Sinyi District, this landmark offers a lasting first impression of the city.
Taipei 101 Shopping Centre: Shell out a little cash here while exploring Taipei. This shopping hub is roughly 6 kilometres east of the centre in Sinyi District.
Taipei Palace Museum: Need another good reason to visit Taipei? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 8 kilometres northeast of the city centre in Shihlin District.
Explore more of Taiwan
There are plenty more places to explore in Taiwan, starting with T'ai-chung-shih. Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple are must-visits in this city, which is about 129 kilometres southwest of Taipei. Taichung International Airport (RMQ) is the major airport in T'ai-chung-shih.
Tainan is another standout destination in Taiwan and is roughly 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei. Zero in on some of the best places like Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street.
Round out your journey with Hsinchu. Roughly 56 kilometres southwest of Taipei, Railway Art Village, World Expo Taiwan Pavilion and Hsinchu Confucius Temple are reason enough to go.
Complete your trip with a Taipei car hire
Rent a car in the city and roll out when you're ready. Check out the range of car rentals in Taipei and find all best offers with one quick search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy to user reviews and booking flexibility.