Flying from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Taipei. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) jetting off from here.
Around 14 hours 45 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Taipei to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt is seven hours behind Taipei. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 7 direct services every week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). This is the busiest route, with China Airlines offering a 10:25pm departure from TPE to FRA.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Taipei to FRA. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can find a direct flight from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
China Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport jetting out of TPE.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with China Airlines from TPE to FRA.
China Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 85.71% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
TPE is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Taipei to FRA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 92% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel close to FRA if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport is R 4,991. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,842. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from Taipei to FRA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Taipei to Frankfurt Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
September is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Visit Frankfurt in January for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Taipei to FRA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Frankfurt when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt followed by Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Main Tower.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. About 193 kilometres northwest of Frankfurt, a visit to Essen will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.