Taipei Flight Tickets

About Taipei

If you visit Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, you will be greeted by a city where motorcycles, skyscrapers and ancient temples are a cultural and financial center. While Taiwan's capital has reaped the financial reward of transitioning to democracy after separating from the mainland in 1949, it is also one of the most prosperous and thriving cities in Asia. Visit the city of Taipei, where Chinese, Japanese and Western cultures intersect and where ancient worlds meet the 21st century.

Things Not to Miss in Taipei

• The National Palace Museum and an awe-inspiring glimpse into Taiwan's extraordinary past.
• Longshan Temple - One of Taiwan's many beautiful Buddhist temples in the heart of Taipei.
• Night markets – food, shopping and people watching at one of the city's crowded night markets.
• Taipei 101 - the oldest tallest building in the world, still amazes the viewer with its magnificent architecture.
• Maokong Gondola - Panoramic view of the city from the top of Maokong Mountain.

When to Go to Taipei

The best time to go to Taipei starts from late October until January, when the weather is cool and the sky is clear. The rainy season starts in April and continues until the beginning of October at the latest. This season is the most humid period and hurricanes frequently visit the city during these summer months.

Taipei Airports

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (IATA: TPE) is the international airport located in the northern part of the island, serving Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Located in the Dayuan district of Taoyuan city, Taiwan, 40 km west of Taipei, the airport is the largest airport in Taiwan. It is one of five airports with international flights in Taiwan and the busiest international gateway among them. It is the main international hub for China Airlines and EVA Air.

Opened for commercial operations in 1979, the airport is a major regional freight hub, passenger hub and gateway to destinations in Asia.

Land Transportation

Bus

Frequent bus services connect the airport to Taipei, Taoyuan District, Zhongli District, Taichung, Banqiao, Changhua and THSR's Taoyuan Station. Bus stops are located in both terminals.

Railway

Taoyuan International Airport MRT is expected to be serviced in late 2016 and will connect both terminals to Taipei and Zhongli county (Taoyuan city). Express services will allow you to reach Taipei Station in 35 minutes.

Taoyuan station of the Taiwan High-Speed Railway is 8 km from the airport and can be reached by shuttle buses. When the airport MRT is completed, it will be transferred to the station.
Transportation will be provided by rail system.

Taxi

Taxi queues are located outside the arrivals halls of both terminals and are open 24 hours a day. The taxi operates by meter and a 15 percent surcharge applies.

Rent a car

Car rental is available in both terminals. Transportation to the airport is via National Highway No. It is provided with 2.