Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Taipei: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei is 15 hours 40 minutes.
Taipei is eight hours ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Taipei observes the UTC+8 timezone.
With five weekly departures between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the busiest route. Hop on China Airlines's 21:10 flight to get your trip from LHR to TPE underway.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LHR to Taipei flight.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct London Heathrow Airport to Taipei ticket. Start your journey at LHR and end it at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
China Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from LHR to Taipei with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
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Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Taipei
$568 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Taipei flight. A return flight ticket starts from $833. These fares may change based on demand.
Book nine months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LHR to Taipei.
The best month for scoring cheap London Heathrow Airport to Taipei tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to Taipei by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Go where the road takes you 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 venture far and wide through Taipei and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from LHR to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from London Heathrow 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, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LHR to Taipei flight:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make picking up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London Heathrow Airport to Taipei flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR 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
Once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are top sights which should feature on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, 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 go. Start with attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.