Travelling from Senai Airport (JHB) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei and Johor Bahru (where Senai Airport is located) are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
For a relaxed start to your JHB to Taipei flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from JHB to Taipei with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Travelling from central Johor Bahru to JHB takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to JHB? If you're boarding an early flight from Senai Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights leaving Senai Airport, 71.32% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Senai Airport (JHB) to Taipei
The best price we've seen for a one-way Senai Airport to Taipei flight is RM546. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM936. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from JHB to Taipei, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Senai Airport to Taipei across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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 notify you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from JHB to Taipei.
Find a cheap flight from Senai Airport to Taipei with the help of our filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Senai Airport to Taipei. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and see more of Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from JHB to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Senai Airport to Taipei has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 45 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your JHB to Taipei flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before locking in your flights from Senai Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Taipei offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Senai Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JHB to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Senai Airport to Taipei, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are must-visits when exploring Taipei.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are highlights.
