Flying from Belfast to Taipei: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Belfast to Taipei. Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the main airports in Belfast.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the chief entry points.
Taipei is eight hours ahead of Belfast and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Belfast to Taipei flight.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Taipei
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Belfast to Taipei flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Belfast to Taipei.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Belfast to Taipei by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Belfast to Taipei flights.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Whether you're eager to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Belfast International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a stop you can make on your Belfast to Taipei flight.
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours.
Need a handy hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast to Taipei, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
67.55% of flights departing from Belfast International Airport land at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Give yourself a moment to stretch your legs during your Belfast to Taipei flight with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the top options between George Best Belfast City Airport and Taipei.
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 10 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your flight from Belfast to Taipei:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Taipei. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire to explore Taipei and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Belfast to Taipei flight.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
As soon as your flight from Belfast to Taipei has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is approximately 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near TSA. Unwind after your Belfast to Taipei flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Taipei. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Taipei in April.
Before locking in your Belfast to Taipei tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Taipei around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Belfast to Taipei, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are attractions you won't want to skip in Taipei.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to explore more of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its top attractions. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, your itinerary will be busy.
Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.