Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Taipei is seven hours ahead of Madrid and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Your MAD to TPE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAD and TPE:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
If you're getting in on a late Madrid Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Taipei and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Taipei. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Taipei based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to TPE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to Taichung will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. No visit is complete without checking out Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.