Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is eight hours ahead of London, where Stansted Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STN to Taipei flight.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from STN to Taipei. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The journey from central London to STN takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near STN? If you've booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Stansted Airport's on-time performance, 64.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Taipei
333 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Taipei flight. Return plane tickets start from 584 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from STN to Taipei. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Scoring cheap tickets from Stansted Airport to Taipei is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and walk away with a sweet deal.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Taipei. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from STN to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from Stansted Airport to Taipei has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near TSA. Unwind and get cosy after your STN to Taipei flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Stansted Airport to Taipei. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Taipei in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Stansted Airport to Taipei plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from STN to Taipei around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Stansted Airport to Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Taipei travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to discover other corners of Taiwan. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its leading sights. From Taichung Park to Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Taiwan, head for Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are among the biggest draws.