Flying from Beijing to Taipei: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Beijing. Check out your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when booking your flight from Beijing to Taipei.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the primary gateways.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Beijing to Taipei. These two cities have the same timezone — UTC+8.
The most popular route for flights from Beijing to Taipei is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Take your pick of 37 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going first thing, the earliest flight from PEK to TPE is the 07:55 Hainan Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:50 with EVA Air.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to Taipei, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from China, you will need a visa to enter Taiwan. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Beijing to Taipei for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can book a nonstop flight from Beijing to Taipei departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Start your journey at PEK and land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
At PEK, there's a good selection of carriers offering direct flights from Beijing to Taipei, such as:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Beijing to Taipei leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Taipei, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Taipei. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Beijing Capital International Airport and Taipei:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The drive from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Beijing to Taipei? Unwind in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is around 42 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Beijing to Taipei has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 19 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays to drop your things at near TSA. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Beijing to Taipei at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Taipei
Currently, $169 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Taipei. The cheapest price for a return flight is $315. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from Beijing to Taipei, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Beijing to Taipei. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Taipei. August is the most popular month to travel to Taipei. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Beijing to Taipei in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Beijing to Taipei, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are top sights which should be on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
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