Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Washington DC, where Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your BWI to Taipei flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing for flight tickets from BWI to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
BWI is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BWI? If you've booked an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 77.13% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Taipei
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei flight is RM2,355. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,400. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from BWI to Taipei, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest fares across every month and walk away with a sweet deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BWI to Taipei by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Book a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei. Select one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BWI to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. Once you've disembarked your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your BWI to Taipei flight, kick back at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and make a speedy getaway.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Plan your trip to Taipei in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Taipei itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.