Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Shanghai and Taipei follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 225 Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, pick the 07:55 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:50 with China Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Travel nonstop to Taipei with these carriers and get to know this amazing part of Taiwan:
Spring Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Air China tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PVG to TPE flights, with 90.32% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PVG and TPE:
Jeju International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Naha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Currently, RM223 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM548. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVG to TPE.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PVG? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're coming in on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near TPE:
Travel at your own speed with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and chase adventure across Taipei and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Taipei in April.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for July if you want to explore Taipei during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PVG to TPE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.