Flying from Chengdu to Taipei: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Chengdu to Taipei. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the main airports in Chengdu.
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) and Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct Chengdu to Taipei flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Chengdu and Taipei are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
The most popular route for flights from Chengdu to Taipei is from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE). You can choose from eight services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TFU to TPE is the 13:15 China Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 19:20 with EVA Air.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Chengdu to Taipei flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Taipei
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Chengdu to Taipei flights.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from Chengdu to Taipei. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Start your journey at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), which has a range of direct flights from Chengdu to Taipei. From TFU, you can fly without any stops to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA).
Top airlines that offer direct Chengdu to Taipei plane tickets from TFU include:
Located around 48 kilometres from central Chengdu, TFU can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chengdu to Taipei or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from TFU land on schedule 85% of the time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Chengdu to Taipei flight, check out these options when taking off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chengdu to CTU in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 11 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your flight from Chengdu to Taipei:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 84% of flights departing here land precisely when expected.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
Arriving in Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Chengdu to Taipei. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport around two weeks in advance of your Chengdu to Taipei flight.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Chengdu to Taipei has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 5 kilometres from Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA).
Public transport will get you there in around 25 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Chengdu to Taipei:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make collecting a Taipei Sung Shan Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chengdu to Taipei. August is the busiest month to travel to Taipei. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Before locking in your Chengdu to Taipei tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chengdu to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Taipei, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Taipei 101 Observatory, TAIPEI 101 and Shilin Night Market are leading attractions which should feature on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to discover more of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres southwest to Taichung to check off its top sights. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tainan is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei. No journey is complete without dropping by Chimei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Old Fort.