Flying from Taipei to Taitung Airport (TTT): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Taipei's main airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Taitung Airport (TTT) departing from either of these.
Taitung (where Taitung Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
To ensure you catch your flight from Taipei to TTT, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Taitung Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% land on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Consider starting your trip from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). You can book a direct Taipei to Taitung Airport (TTT) plane ticket from this hub.
From TSA, direct flights from Taipei to TTT are offered by UNI Air.
UNI Air is the top choice for travellers flying from TSA to TTT.
Flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Taitung Airport are more likely to arrive as scheduled with Mandarin Airlines compared to other carriers.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Taipei to TTT flight? Unwind in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Taipei Songshan Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 91.15% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Taitung Airport (TTT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Taitung Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TTT instead:
Grab a Taitung Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. IWS rent a car and chailease can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Taitung and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Taipei to Taitung Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Taitung Airport (TTT) to central Taitung
Taitung Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Taitung. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Taitung Airport (TTT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Taitung Airport is RM289. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM561. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to TTT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Taipei to Taitung Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Taitung Airport (TTT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Taipei to Taitung Airport (TTT). August is when most people travel to Taitung. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
When booking your Taipei to TTT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taitung, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Taitung Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taitung
Start your Taitung trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Taitung Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Taitung Bicycle Road, Taitung Forest Park and Xiaoyeliu are popular attractions which should feature on any good Taitung itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taitung has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north of Taitung, a trip to Taipei will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Taiwan, head for T'ai-chung-shih, roughly 161 kilometres north of Taitung. Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple are key highlights.