Travelling from Taipei to Kobe Airport (UKB): What you need to know
Taipei's main base, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Taipei to Kobe Airport (UKB).
Take a direct Taipei to Kobe Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Osaka is one hour ahead of Taipei. Kobe Airport is located in Osaka, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Choose from 2 direct flights a week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Kobe Airport (UKB). This is the most popular route, with EVA Air offering a 6:20am departure from TPE to UKB.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Taipei to UKB. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Go straight to your destination from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Direct flights from Taipei to Kobe Airport (UKB) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Taipei to Kobe Airport with Starlux Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from TPE.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with STARLUX Airlines between TPE and UKB.
EVA Air takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 90.91% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Kobe Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to UKB flight:
Most flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport land at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 92%.
About Kobe Airport (UKB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Kobe Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near UKB instead:
The address for UKB is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
Getting from Kobe Airport (UKB) to central Osaka
From Kobe Airport, central Osaka is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Kobe Airport (UKB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Kobe Airport is ر.ق. 539. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,108. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Taipei to UKB if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Taipei to Kobe Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Kobe Airport (UKB)
December is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Kobe Airport (UKB), while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Osaka based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your Taipei to UKB plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Kobe Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Kobe Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan are top sights which should feature on any good Osaka itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Osaka, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Journey around 161 kilometres east to Nagoya to tick off its top sights. From Nagoya Castle to Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres east of Osaka, Toyohashi is another essential stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari.
