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Flights to Taiwan from the UK take around 13-17 hours depending on your routing. China Airlines operates direct flights from London Heathrow to Taipei, taking around 14 hours.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) handles most international arrivals. UK citizens can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least six months.
Time zone is UTC+8 (8 hours ahead of GMT). Currency is New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Main international gateway, located 40km west of Taipei. MRT connects to city centre in 35 minutes. Two terminals handle most international traffic.
Taipei Songshan Airport
Domestic airport in central Taipei. Some regional flights to Japan, South Korea and mainland China.
Kaohsiung International Airport
Second largest airport in Taiwan. Serves southern Taiwan with connections via Asian hubs.
China Airlines
EVA Air
Cathay Pacific
Emirates Airways
Turkish Airlines
British Airways
Singapore Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Qatar Airways
Autumn (September-November)
Best weather with mild temperatures around 20-28°C. Less humidity than summer. Ideal for hiking and sightseeing.
Spring (March-May)
Pleasant temperatures. Cherry blossom season in March. Some rainfall possible but manageable.
Summer (June-August)
Hot and humid with typhoon risk. Peak tourist season despite weather. Higher prices during this period.
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