Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport.
Shanghai and Taipei follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from SHA to TSA start at 08:10 — the first with Shanghai Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:40 with EVA Air. Overall, you can choose from 69 weekly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your SHA to TSA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There's a good range of direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport to pick from. When organising your Taipei trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Taiwan:
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier that offers SHA to TSA flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport. Simply deselect '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 SHA and TSA:
Changle International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport flight is R 2,263. A return fare right now is R 4,305. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SHA to TSA.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
85.58% of flights leaving Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of SHA.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SHA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Consider booking a hotel near TSA if you have a late Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and find adventure across Taipei and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Taipei Songshan Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to central Taipei
Taipei Songshan Airport to the centre of Taipei has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Taipei in April.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taipei Songshan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Taipei during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHA to TSA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its leading sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another side of Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are the start of reasons to visit.