Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Taipei: what you need to know
Approximately 14 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Taipei.
Taipei is 12 hours ahead of Toronto, where Pearson International Airport is located. Taipei follows the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). You can select from seven services every week between these two airports. EVA Air offers a 00:15 departure between YYZ and TPE.
To avoid missing your YYZ to Taipei flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Pearson International Airport to Taipei ticket. Start your journey at YYZ and touch down at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Be on the lookout for promotions from EVA Air. This carrier operates direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Taipei.
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to YYZ? If you've booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Taipei
The best price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Taipei flight is 393 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 827 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from YYZ to Taipei by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Pearson International Airport to Taipei tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Pearson International Airport to Taipei. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before your flight from YYZ to Taipei can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. After your flight from Pearson International Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
After stepping off your YYZ to Taipei flight, unwind at a hotel near TSA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Score the best price by securing your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before scheduling your flights from Pearson International Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Taipei offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Book a Pearson International Airport to Taipei plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to Taipei around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Pearson International Airport to Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Taipei travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without dropping by Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.