Travelling from Taipei to Toronto: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Taipei. Explore your options departing from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Toronto.
When arriving in Toronto, get off the plane at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Toronto Island Airport (YTZ). John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) is another gateway to this city.
The average duration of a direct Taipei to Toronto flight is 14 hours 5 minutes.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-5, making Toronto 13 hours behind Taipei.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Taipei to Toronto with EVA Air at 19:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from TPE to YYZ is with EVA Air at 19:20.
Leave enough time to make your Taipei to Toronto flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Toronto
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Flying from Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Depart from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) on a nonstop flight from Taipei to Toronto. From TPE, you can fly directly into Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Be on the lookout for promotions with EVA Air. This carrier offers direct Taipei to Toronto plane tickets from TPE.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to Toronto, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
TSA is around 5 kilometres from central Taipei. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Sung Shan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Toronto:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Sung Shan Airport land at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 92%.
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It usually takes 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Toronto. Book one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Explore without limits with a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Toronto and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Toronto Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is located around 3 kilometres from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ). Once your flight from Taipei to Toronto has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 10 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 20 minutes or so.
After your flight from Taipei to Toronto, kick back at a hotel near YTZ. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Hertz, National and Avis make picking up a Toronto Island Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at YTZ will help you stay within budget.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
Hop off your flight from Taipei to Toronto and travel to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Toronto is around 72 kilometres from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach driving.
If you go by public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
After your Taipei to Toronto flight, take a breather at a hotel close to the airport before heading on to your next destination. Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on and Homestead House Bed & Breakfast are a short distance from YHM.
Whether you'd like a budget-friendly compact for a solo adventure or a spacious SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the perfect John C. Munro Hamilton Airport rental car for your needs. Check out the range of wheels available from companies such as Avis, National and Budget.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Taipei to Toronto is a good move. As well as better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at YHM.
Best time to go to Toronto
November is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Toronto, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Toronto based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Taipei to Toronto ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Toronto in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Toronto:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Islands are must-do's during your Toronto adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres northeast of Toronto, a visit to Ottawa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Mississauga, about 23 kilometres west of Toronto. Lake Ontario, Living Arts Centre and Rattray Marsh Conservation Area are among its highlights.