Flying from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
Puerto Princesa (where Puerto Princesa International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Taipei to PPS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
73% of flights that depart Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport land at their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can get to TSA from the centre of Taipei in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to PPS flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 92% of them touching down as planned.
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Have a late flight from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near PPS and turn in quicker:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
From Puerto Princesa International Airport, central Puerto Princesa is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport is R 1,223. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,336. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Taipei to PPS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Taipei to PPS.
Lock in a cheap flight from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS). January is when most people visit Puerto Princesa. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Before locking in your Taipei to PPS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Puerto Princesa, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Puerto Princesa
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Puerto Princesa International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Puerto Princesa:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Palawan Heritage Centre, Ethnographic Museum and Plaza Cuartel are essential stops on your Puerto Princesa itinerary.
