Flying from Taipei to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Taipei to Johannesburg. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
Disembark at Johannesburg's major arrival point, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Taipei.
To ensure you don't miss your Taipei to Johannesburg flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Johannesburg
To find cheap Taipei to Johannesburg flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Taipei to Johannesburg.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is around 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Taipei to Johannesburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can get to TSA from central Taipei in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Johannesburg:
Taipei Songshan Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 91% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 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 Johannesburg. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Johannesburg flight.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The centre of Johannesburg is around 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Johannesburg has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz make picking up a Lanseria International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Johannesburg. To skip the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in a Taipei to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Taipei to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Taipei to Johannesburg, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are top sights which should be on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among its highlights.
