Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou.
Flights from CAN to TPE start at 07:45 — the first with Hainan Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:30 with China Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CAN to TPE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport available through various airlines, flying to Taipei (and then other corners of Taiwan) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is China Southern.
China Southern tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CAN to TPE flights, with 92.5% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CAN and TPE:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hangzhou Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CAN make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CAN:
Arriving at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Follow your own route with a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and find adventure across Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Taipei in March.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to TPE in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to Taichung will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.