Flying from Taipei to Tokyo: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to Tokyo. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
Touch down in Tokyo at Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Jump on a direct Taipei to Tokyo flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Tokyo is one hour ahead of Taipei and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Taipei to Tokyo is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Narita International Airport (NRT). You can select from 138 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from TPE to NRT is the 02:10 Peach Aviation option. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 16:25 with China Airlines.
To ensure you get on your Taipei to Tokyo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Tokyo
73 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Tokyo. Return flights start from 149 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap Taipei to Tokyo flights, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Taipei to Tokyo. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can find a direct flight from Taipei to Tokyo departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Board your plane at TPE and then touch down at Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International 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 cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
74.72% of flights leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport reach their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Tokyo out of Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Start your trip at TSA and step off the plane at Haneda Airport (HND).
TSA has a variety of airlines offering direct Taipei to Tokyo plane tickets. Book your flight with any of these carriers:
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Taipei to Tokyo? Relax in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Most flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
The distance from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HND:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
HND is situated at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Tokyo has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour.
After your flight from Taipei to Tokyo, tuck yourself in at a hotel near NRT. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire make collecting a Narita International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at NRT can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find Narita International 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 skip the crowds, go to Tokyo in February.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Taipei to Tokyo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Taipei to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Tokyo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are major attractions which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.