Travelling from Brussels to Taipei: what you need to know
Brussels has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Taipei departing from Brussels International Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Hop off your plane in Taipei at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA).
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Brussels.
To ensure you make your Brussels to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Taipei
To pick up cheap Brussels to Taipei flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Brussels to Taipei.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from Brussels to Taipei.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Brussels to Taipei flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Flying from Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
We make it a breeze to find a Brussels to Taipei flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Brussels International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Brussels to BRU takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near Brussels International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Taipei, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Brussels International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Give yourself some time to recharge during your Brussels to Taipei flight with a stopover. Vienna Airport (VIE) is one of the main options between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Taipei.
You can reach CRL from central Brussels in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your flight from Brussels to Taipei:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Brussels to Taipei. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car rental and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport around two weeks ahead of your Brussels to Taipei flight.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
Central Taipei is about 5 kilometres from Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Brussels to Taipei has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 25 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Brussels to Taipei:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Grab a Taipei Sung Shan Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Taipei. August is the most popular month to visit Taipei. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Book a Brussels to Taipei ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Brussels to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Brussels to Taipei:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Taipei 101 Observatory, TAIPEI 101 and Shilin Night Market are highlights which should be on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres southwest of Taipei, a visit to Taichung will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei. Chimei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Old Fort are key highlights.