Travelling from Taipei to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Taipei has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Frankfurt flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
When working out where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
Around 14 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Taipei to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt is seven hours behind Taipei and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
With seven weekly flights between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Taipei to Frankfurt with China Airlines at 22:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from TPE to FRA is with China Airlines at 23:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Taipei to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Frankfurt
To snag cheap Taipei to Frankfurt flights, reserve your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Taipei to Frankfurt is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can book a direct flight from Taipei to Frankfurt leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Start your journey at TPE and end it at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lock in your Taipei to Frankfurt plane tickets with China Airlines. This carrier is a top choice for direct flights from TPE.
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Frankfurt or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% land on schedule at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours 40 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to HHN. Tuck yourself in after your Taipei to Frankfurt flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt. April is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
Book a Taipei to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Frankfurt around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Frankfurt must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.