Taipei flights from London take 13 hours on direct services. EVA Air, China Airlines operate nonstop flights from Heathrow. The city is served by Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), located 40km from Taipei city centre (Taoyuan).
Direct flights operate 4-5 flights per week combined. For connecting options, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines offer services via their respective hubs. Layovers typically range from 2-4 hours.
Return fares range from £480-600 in low season to £780-1,080 during peak periods. February (Chinese New Year) / March-April / October sees the highest demand. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for the best deals.
Price Patterns
Prices typically drop Tuesday/Wednesday for bookings
Last-minute deals are rare for this route due to steady demand
Peak periods (February (Chinese New Year) / March-April / October): Book 3-4 months ahead
Ideal Booking Window
Low season (June-September (typhoon/humid)): Book 4-6 weeks ahead
High season (February (Chinese New Year) / March-April / October): Book 8-12 weeks ahead
Set price alerts to catch fare drops
Money-Saving Tips
Consider Hong Kong connections for competitive fares
Fly midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) for better prices
Check airline sales during major shopping events
Things to Do in Taipei
Raohe Market
Grab pepper buns and bubble tea at Raohe Night Market.
Palace Museum
Discover ancient treasures and imperial artefacts at National Palace Museum.
Beitou Springs
Soak in natural thermal waters at Beitou Hot Springs and unwind in a peaceful mountain setting.
Shilin Market
Taste street food and explore buzzing lanes at Shilin Night Market.
Taipei 101
Ride up to the observatory of Taipei 101 for panoramic city views above the clouds.