Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Helsinki.
Your HEL to TPE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and TPE:
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Currently, 299 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 606 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to TPE if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HEL to TPE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near TPE:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Taipei based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to TPE in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Taiwan, head for Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are key highlights.