Travelling from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is one hour ahead of Taipei, where Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Take your pick of 153 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPE to NRT is the 02:10 Peach Aviation service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 16:30 with China Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to get on your TPE to Tokyo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Start your trip at TPE and travel straight to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). That will be your arrival point when searching for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo tickets.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo. Some of the most popular are:
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to TPE? If you're boarding an early flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
73% of flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Tokyo
R 1,376 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo flight. Return plane tickets start from R 2,321. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from TPE to Tokyo by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HND:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks before your flight from TPE to Tokyo.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. After your flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near NRT. Settle in and get cosy after your TPE to Tokyo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You'll find Tokyo Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
December is the quietest month for flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo, while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from TPE to Tokyo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Tokyo:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are must-do's during your Tokyo adventure.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.