Cheap flights from Taipei (TPE)

Taiwan's main long-haul gateway, 35 km west of central Taipei

Taoyuan is Taiwan's principal international airport, about 35 km west of central Taipei in Taoyuan City. It is the home of China Airlines, EVA Air and Starlux Airlines, and Tigerair Taiwan's main hub. Long-haul service runs to Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, Sydney and Auckland, with dense regional flying to Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok and across mainland China.

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Airlines flying from Taipei (TPE)

Major carriers: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Tigerair Taiwan, Scoot, AirAsia, Jetstar.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines are based at Taoyuan?
China Airlines, EVA Air and Starlux Airlines all hub at TPE, with Tigerair Taiwan as the main domestic LCC. International low-cost competition includes Scoot, AirAsia and Jetstar, particularly on Southeast and Northeast Asian routes. The mix usually keeps fares to Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok and Singapore competitive across the year.
How far is TPE from central Taipei?
Taoyuan sits about 35 kilometres west of central Taipei. The Taoyuan Airport MRT runs directly to Taipei Main Station in roughly 35-50 minutes depending on the express or commuter service. Buses, taxis and Taiwan High Speed Rail via Taoyuan Station are also widely used.
What is the IATA code for Taipei?
Taipei does not have a single city-level IATA code in common use; instead, the two airports have their own codes: TPE for Taoyuan International and TSA for Songshan. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you search both at once when looking for flights out of Taipei.
Are there direct flights from Taipei to Europe?
Yes, China Airlines and EVA Air operate direct long-haul flights from TPE to London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Frankfurt and other European cities. Starlux is gradually adding additional Asia-Europe options. The Flightmussy 12-month fare heatmap highlights the cheapest weeks for those long-haul TPE-Europe routes.

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