Flying from Taipei to Tokyo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Taipei to Tokyo. Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) and Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.
When landing in Tokyo, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
Hop on a direct Taipei to Tokyo flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Taipei.
The busiest route for flights from Taipei to Tokyo is from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). Choose from 147 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from TPE to NRT is the 02:10 Peach Aviation service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 16:30 with China Airlines.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Taipei to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Tokyo
Currently, 98 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Tokyo. The cheapest price for a return flight is 147 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Taipei to Tokyo flights.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from Taipei to Tokyo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
You can find a direct flight from Taipei to Tokyo leaving from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE). Board your plane at TPE and then hit the runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
These are some of the major airlines offering direct Taipei to Tokyo plane tickets with departures from TPE:
TPE is around 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Taipei to Tokyo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport:
When it comes to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
Consider booking your direct flight from Taipei to Tokyo departing Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA). Nonstop services from TSA will get you to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
TSA has a range of airlines offering direct Taipei to Tokyo plane tickets. Board your flight with one of these:
You can reach TSA from central Taipei in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Taipei Sung Shan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Tokyo:
Flights from Taipei Sung Shan Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 92% of them arriving right on cue.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times to explore Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks before your trip.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Taipei to Tokyo, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Taipei to Tokyo:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at NRT can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Before locking in your Taipei to Tokyo tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Taipei to Tokyo in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Taipei to Tokyo:
TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.