Flying from Frankfurt to Taipei: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to Taipei. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary gateways.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Taipei flight is 12 hours 50 minutes.
Taipei is seven hours ahead of Frankfurt and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Frankfurt to Taipei is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from FRA to TPE is the 10:40 China Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 11:15 with China Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Frankfurt to Taipei flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Taipei
Lock in cheap Frankfurt to Taipei flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Frankfurt to Taipei is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Taipei taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Start your journey at FRA and end it at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
China Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct Frankfurt to Taipei plane tickets leaving from FRA.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing Frankfurt to Taipei flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Taipei? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Frankfurt to Taipei, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Frankfurt to Taipei has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Frankfurt to Taipei:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from TSA four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Taipei. To skip the crowds, head to Taipei in April.
Lock in a Frankfurt to Taipei ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Taipei in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Taipei must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.