Travelling from Taipei to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's main airports.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the major entry points.
The average duration of a direct Taipei to Frankfurt flight is 14 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Taipei to Frankfurt is with China Airlines at 23:20. Go for the first TPE to FRA departure with China Airlines at 22:25 to maximise your time in Frankfurt.
To ensure you catch your Taipei to Frankfurt flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
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 jetting off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Start your journey at TPE and land at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Check out the deals with China Airlines. This carrier offers direct Taipei to Frankfurt plane tickets from TPE.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Frankfurt, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
74.72% of flights leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 91% of them touching down on schedule.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is about 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger 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
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Frankfurt, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Frankfurt must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to 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.