Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Taipei is one hour behind Osaka and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from KIX to TPE start at 07:50 — the first with Peach Aviation. The last departure is at 23:35 with Jetstar Japan. In total, there are 490 weekly Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KIX to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Travel nonstop to Taipei with these popular carriers and experience this incredible part of Taiwan:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is EVA Air.
Cathay Pacific ranks as the top on-time carrier for KIX to TPE flights, with 85.07% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between KIX and TPE:
Naha Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
At the moment, R 805 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,388. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from KIX to TPE, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
When it comes to Kansai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.95% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Osaka to Kansai International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel near KIX? If you're catching an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Explore without limits with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and venture far and wide through Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the centre of Taipei has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Kansai International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from KIX to TPE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.