Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 14 hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your YEG to Taipei flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
YEG is around 27 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a hotel near YEG? If you're catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Taipei, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of all flights leaving Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Taipei
ر.ق. 1,285 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Taipei flight. A return flight ticket right now is ر.ق. 2,203. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from YEG to Taipei. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Taipei. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience more of Taipei and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from YEG to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Taipei has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
After stepping off your YEG to Taipei flight, settle in at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Taipei. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Taipei in the off-season for a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking an Edmonton International Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are essential stops on your Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
If you want to check out another corner of Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are key highlights.
