Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport.
Taipei is eight hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are five London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 21:10 China Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with China Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
China Airlines is your ticket to exploring Taipei (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Taiwan!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Airlines on this route.
China Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for LHR to TPE flights, with 93.75% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and TPE:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Explore without limits with a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, Taipei is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Taipei in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TPE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to discover more of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to Taichung to check off its top attractions. From Chenghuangmiao to Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort are the start of reasons to visit.
