Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 11 hours.
Taipei is five hours ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 13 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Taipei (and then discovering more of Taiwan!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and TPE:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
$540 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,103. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to TPE, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Book a hotel near TPE if you're taking a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
Booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to central Taipei has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Taipei in April.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to TPE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.