Travelling from Philadelphia to Taipei: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Philadelphia to Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary gateways.
Taipei is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Philadelphia to Taipei flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Taipei
To pick up cheap Philadelphia to Taipei flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Philadelphia to Taipei across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it simple to find a Philadelphia to Taipei flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Taipei, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Taipei. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Taipei flight.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. Once you've disembarked your flight from Philadelphia to Taipei, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Philadelphia to Taipei, rest your head at a hotel close to TSA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Taipei
April is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Taipei, while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Taipei based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Philadelphia to Taipei ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Taipei in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Philadelphia to Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Taipei travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If there's time to check out another corner of Taiwan, consider Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are key highlights.