Flying from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taipei.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Choose from 5 direct services each week. China Airlines operates a 9:10pm departure between LHR and TPE.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to TPE. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with China Airlines. This top carrier operates services from LHR.
China Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to TPE.
China Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to TPE departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, check out these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to TPE flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) with a stop or two leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and TPE:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Have a late flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near TPE and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
The centre of Taipei is around 32 kilometres from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
ر.ق. 1,088 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,458. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from London to TPE by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
January is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). August is the busiest month to visit Taipei. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
When booking your London to TPE flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from London to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
Taipei 101 Observatory and Taipei 101 are just two of the major attractions to add to your Taipei must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Taipei Palace Museum.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Taipei. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple.
Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without visiting Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street.
