Flying from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Taipei is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Taipei.
To ensure you catch your flight from Taipei to EDI, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% land on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Taipei to EDI flight? Check in to a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Taipei Songshan Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 91.15% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Have a late flight from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near EDI and get cosy, quick:
Hit the road running by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Taipei to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh is around 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Currently, R 5,589 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,215. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to EDI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Taipei to Edinburgh Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Taipei to EDI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Edinburgh Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Edinburgh itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Preston, roughly 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are key reasons to visit.
