Travelling from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Taipei has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is 6 hours behind Taipei. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Taipei to CPT. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
From the centre of Taipei, TPE is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Taipei Songshan Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Taipei to CPT? Relax in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
For a one-way ticket from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport, R 9,068 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 15,981. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Taipei to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Cape Town, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Taipei to CPT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Cape Town International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are top sights which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
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