Flying from Taipei to Brussels: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Taipei. Check out your options leaving from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) or Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Brussels.
Brussels International Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's chief entry points.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Taipei.
To ensure you make it on your Taipei to Brussels flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Brussels
To find cheap Taipei to Brussels flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Located around 32 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 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Taipei to Brussels or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
73% of flights that leave from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport make it to their destination on time.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
You can get to TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to Brussels, kick back in one of these hotels near Taipei Sung Shan Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Sung Shan Airport make it to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 92%.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Taipei to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Brussels International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Brussels's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Central Brussels is around 40 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). Once your flight from Taipei to Brussels has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Taipei to Brussels, settle in at a hotel close to CRL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from CRL two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
September is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Brussels. To escape the crowds, visit Brussels in March.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Taipei to Brussels ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Taipei to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Brussels
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Brussels right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Brussels:
Grand-Place of Brussels and Atomium are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Brussels travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Royal Palace of Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
You've done Brussels, now it's time to explore more of Belgium. Journey around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to check off its leading sights. From Musée de la Photographie to BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Belgium, head for Liege, roughly 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Saint Paul's Cathedral of Liège, Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse are key highlights.