Flying from Brussels to Taipei: what you need to know
Brussels has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Taipei departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's chief entry points.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei seven hours ahead of Brussels.
To ensure you get on your Brussels to Taipei flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Taipei
To find cheap Brussels to Taipei flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Brussels to Taipei across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Brussels to Taipei flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
BRU is about 8 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Taipei, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
71.97% of flights leaving from Brussels Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your Brussels to Taipei flight with a stop at Vienna International Airport (VIE). A main stopover between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Taipei, it's the perfect opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to CRL from central Brussels in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Brussels to Taipei, stay in one of these hotels close to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 72%.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels to Taipei. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
Booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from Brussels to Taipei has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
The journey will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Brussels to Taipei, tuck yourself in at a hotel near TSA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make picking up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA will help you save.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the most popular month for flights from Brussels to Taipei. To avoid the crowds, head to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Brussels to Taipei ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Brussels to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Brussels to Taipei:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are major attractions which should feature on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without seeing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.