Flying from Taipei to Beijing: what you need to know
Taipei has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Beijing leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct Taipei to Beijing flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taipei and Beijing share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The busiest route for flights from Taipei to Beijing is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take your pick of 29 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPE to PEK is the 07:30 China Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 16:05 with EVA Air.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Taipei to Beijing flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Beijing
To snag cheap Taipei to Beijing flights, book your trip two months before your planned departure.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Taipei to Beijing, you can depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Travel from TPE to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in one continuous trip.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct Taipei to Beijing plane tickets out of TPE. Book your seat with one of these:
TPE is around 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% land on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 5 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Taipei to Beijing? Unwind in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 91.15% of them touching down as planned.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Beijing. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Following your flight from Taipei to Beijing, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Taipei to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Beijing. To skip the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
Lock in a Taipei to Beijing ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Taipei to Beijing:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top sights which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, head for Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.