Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Taipei: what you need to know
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is two hours behind Cairns.
Give yourself enough time to make your CNS to Taipei flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from CNS to Taipei with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Cairns to CNS takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CNS:
71.55% of flights that take off from Cairns Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Taipei
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Taipei flight is R 4,873. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,368. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from CNS to Taipei if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cairns Airport to Taipei across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap flight from CNS to Taipei is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a new discount appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Book a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your flight from CNS to Taipei can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Central Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near TSA. Kick back and get cosy after your CNS to Taipei flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairns Airport to Taipei in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking a Cairns Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to Taipei in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Taipei to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've seen Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to tick off its top attractions. From Taichung Park to Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. No visit is complete without checking out Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.