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Cheapest time to fly from London to Taipei

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from London to Taipei
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1 GBP = 44.23 TWD
1 TWD = 0.02 GBP
Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 6,077 mi
London airports
Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi
London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi
Taipei airports
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Taipei

Taipei is 13 to 14 hours from London on a non-stop flight, and China Airlines is the carrier that flies it from Heathrow. EVA Air also serves the route, usually with a brief stop. Connections via Hong Kong or Dubai take longer.

Flights from London to Taipei start from £298, based on purchases made on Opodo in recent days.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

Travellers heading to Taipei typically depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). At Heathrow, long-haul services to Asia often use Terminal 3 or Terminal 4, both offering international lounges and extensive duty-free shopping. At Gatwick, long-haul flights generally operate from the North Terminal, which is linked to the South Terminal by a two-minute shuttle monorail service.

Arriving in Taipei: from the airport to the city

Flights land at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), situated 28 miles from the city centre. The fastest link into the city is the Taoyuan Airport MRT; the purple Express train arrives at Taipei Main Station in approximately 35 minutes. Alternatively, the Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport bus 1819 runs 24 hours a day to the main station, and private hire vehicles operate from designated ranks outside both terminals.

Entry requirements for Taipei

British citizens can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry, and officials may request proof of an onward ticket or sufficient funds for the stay.

Biometric data is collected at immigration upon arrival at Taoyuan International. Travellers should complete the online arrival card or the paper version distributed on the flight before reaching the border.

Things to do in Taipei

The skyline is dominated by Taipei 101, a prominent landmark in the Xinyi District offering panoramic views from its observatory. To explore the region's history, the National Palace Museum holds one of the world's largest collections of ancient Chinese artefacts. Evenings are often spent at the Shilin Night Market for local street food, or exploring the grand architecture and gardens of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Taipei

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Taipei?
When you fly from London to Taipei the average price is £715. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from London to Taipei at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Taipei is 298 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Taipei?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Taipei are December, January and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Taipei?
The best time of the year to go to Taipei when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Taipei from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Taipei.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Taipei?
The total flight time between London and Taipei is of around 16 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,077.11 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between London and Taipei?
The main airport route flying between London and Taipei is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport(TPE). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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