Travelling from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
10 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taipei.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:50am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from IST to TPE is with Turkish Airlines at 5:25pm.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to TPE. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport taking off from IST.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IST and TPE is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to TPE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and TPE:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to TPE flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Central Taipei is roughly 32 kilometres from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is R 5,254. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,623. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to TPE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Visit Taipei in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Istanbul to TPE plane ticket, consider the 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 Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum are essential stops on your Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Taipei. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dadong Night Market, Anping Old Street and Shennong Street.