Travelling from Chengdu to Taipei: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Chengdu. Check out your options departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) when reserving your flight from Chengdu to Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's major gateways.
Take a direct Chengdu to Taipei flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Chengdu.
With eight weekly flights between the two airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Chengdu to Taipei with China Airlines at 13:15. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from TFU to TPE is with EVA Air at 19:20.
Leave enough time to catch your Chengdu to Taipei flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Taipei
Lock in cheap Chengdu to Taipei flights by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
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Flying from Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
You can find a direct flight from Chengdu to Taipei leaving from Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Board your plane at TFU and then touch down at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Top carriers that offer direct Chengdu to Taipei plane tickets departing from TFU include:
Central Chengdu to TFU is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chengdu to Taipei or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Tianfu International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from TFU make it to their destination as scheduled 86.59% of the time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Break up your Chengdu to Taipei flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Taipei include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to CTU from central Chengdu in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Chengdu to Taipei, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 90% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chengdu to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is about 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). As soon as your flight from Chengdu to Taipei has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Chengdu to Taipei:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
April is the quietest month for flights from Chengdu to Taipei, while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Taipei based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Chengdu to Taipei ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Chengdu to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Taipei, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Taipei must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
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 Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.