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✈️ Cheap flights to Taiwan
Compare fares to Taiwan from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Taiwan right now
🛬 Airports in Taiwan
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPE | Taiwan Taoyuan Intl | Taipei | Main |
| TSA | Taipei Songshan Intl | Taipei (Songshan) | Main |
| HUN | Hualien Chiashan | Hualien City | Main |
| RMQ | Taichung Intl / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | Taichung (Qingshui) | Main |
| MZG | Penghu Magong | Huxi | Main |
| TNN | Tainan Intl / Tainan Air Base | Tainan (Rende) | Main |
| KHH | Kaohsiung Intl | Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) | Main |
| LZN | Matsu Nangan | Matsu (Nangan) | Regional |
| MFK | Matsu Beigan | Matsu (Beigan) | Regional |
| CYI | Chiayi | Shuishang | Regional |
…and 3 more airports.
Most travellers arrive at Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, with further international flights into Kaohsiung and Taichung and Taipei's downtown Songshan airport serving regional routes.
📅 Best time to fly to Taiwan
Best: October to December and March to April – mild, mostly dry weather ideal for hiking and city exploring.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and September – warm and green, but the plum rains (May–June) and lingering typhoons (September) can disrupt plans.
Avoid: July to August – hot, very humid and the peak of typhoon season; also Lunar New Year week, when transport and hotels are packed.
Weather by month in Taipei
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- 19°Feb🌧
- 22°Mar🌧
- 25°Apr🌧
- 29°May🌧
- 32°Jun🌧
- 34°Jul🌧
- 34°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 27°Oct⛅
- 24°Nov⛅
- 21°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Taiwan
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Taipei | 9,782 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| New York → Taipei | 12,544 km | 15 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Taipei | 10,922 km | 13 h 50 min | |
| Chicago → Taipei | 11,979 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| Miami → Taipei | 13,904 km | 17 h 25 min* | |
| San Francisco → Taipei | 10,390 km | 13 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Taipei | 12,078 km | 15 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Taipei | 9,786 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| Frankfurt → Taipei | 9,365 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Taipei | 6,555 km | 8 h 35 min | |
| Delhi → Taipei | 4,372 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Taipei | 5,001 km | 6 h 40 min | |
| Singapore → Taipei | 3,221 km | 4 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Taipei | 7,286 km | 9 h 25 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Taiwan
- Taipei – A friendly, easy-to-navigate capital of temples, museums, mountain hikes and some of Asia's best street food.
- Taroko National Park – Towering marble walls, shrines clinging to cliffs and turquoise rivers make this Taiwan's most famous natural sight.
- Tainan – The island's oldest city is packed with historic temples, Dutch-era forts and legendary snack stalls.
- Sun Moon Lake – A misty mountain lake ringed by cycling paths, pagodas and the homeland of the Thao people.
- Alishan – Giant ancient trees, a historic mountain railway and high-mountain oolong tea plantations above the clouds.
- Jiufen – Teahouses and lantern-lit alleys tumble down a hillside overlooking the Pacific.
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Flights to Taiwan: questions
What is the main airport in Taiwan?
The main international airport is Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) in Taipei. Other airports with scheduled flights include Taipei (TSA), Hualien City (HUN), Taichung (RMQ).
How long is the flight from London to Taiwan?
A nonstop flight from London to Taipei covers about 9,782 km and takes around 12 h 25 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Taiwan?
October to December and March to April – mild, mostly dry weather ideal for hiking and city exploring.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Taiwan?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and September – warm and green, but the plum rains (May–June) and lingering typhoons (September) can disrupt plans.
Do I need a visa to fly to Taiwan?
It depends on your passport. See our Taiwan visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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