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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
80%Trains in Taipei are 80% cheaper than in London.
London£2.95
Taipei£0.59
MealMid-priced restaurant
77%A meal in Taipei is 77% cheaper than a meal in London.
London£20.00
Taipei£4.68
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
56%A taxi fare in Taipei is 56% cheaper than in London.
London£4.50
Taipei£1.99
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
31%Coffee in Taipei is 31% cheaper than in London.
London£3.73
Taipei£2.57
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 42.85 TWD
1 TWD = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on Thu, 13/03
Distance: 6077 miles
London airports
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles
Taipei airports
Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE)How far from city centre: 14 miles
Sung Shan (TSA)How far from city centre: 11 miles

Useful information for the flight from London to Taipei

How long is the flight from London to Taipei?

The flight duration from London to Taipei, including transfers, is around 14 hours 30 minutes. There aren't any direct flight paths between the cities, but you'll find a wide range of airlines and stopping points to choose from.

What are the most common stopovers?

Hong Kong is the most popular stopover point on trips from London to Taipei. Tokyo, Dubai, and Amsterdam are among the other choices.

What documentation do I need to fly to Taipei from London?

UK visitors can stay in Taiwan for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport needs at least six months of validity from your date of entry into Taiwan.

Is there a time change from London to Taipei?

Taipei is eight hours ahead of London.

Which airlines fly from London to Taipei

You'll have plenty of options when it comes to airlines, including the following popular carriers:

How to find cheap flights from London to Taipei

Opodo is a powerful travel search engine, making it easy to find cheap deals on city breaks. Enter your dates for your trip from London to Taipei to see the cheapest tickets at the top, and keep scrolling for deals and alternative times and airlines. Opodo is an online travel agency that makes booking holidays at the best airfares as simple as can be. You can even search for domestic flights too.

When are the best times to fly from London to Taipei

  • October is pleasantly mild, with daytime temperatures around 20°C and slightly cooler at night. Autumn is also one of the driest times of the year.
  • November has similar temperatures to October, and so is great for outdoor exploring.
  • January is one of the quietest times of the year, and it still remains largely dry and mild, with temperatures around 10°C.
  • June is warm, with temperatures pushing into the 30s°C. You can make use of this low season in Taipei, as it's one of the cheapest times to go.

Airports in London

The majority of flights out to Taipei from London depart from Heathrow, with others departing from Gatwick.

Useful Information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is about 15 miles west of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

  • By tube – Piccadilly line westbound, around 45 minutes from Central London.
  • By train – 15 to 30 minutes on the Heathrow Express, departs from Paddington Station.
  • By taxi – 30 to 40 minutes from Central London, allow extra time during congestion periods.
  • By coach – around 35 minutes, but potentially longer, departing from Victoria Coach Station.

Services: Heathrow is open 24/7, and offers unlimited free Wi-Fi and plenty of places to eat and shop. You'll also find baby changing facilities and smoking areas outside the terminals.

Useful Information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is easily reached from the centre of London, about 29 miles away.

How to get to the airport:

  • By train – around 30 minutes on the Gatwick Express, from Victoria Station.
  • By taxi – usually around an hour, but sometimes more at busy times, from Central London.
  • By coach – Victoria Coach Station also offers services to Gatwick, around 90 minutes.

Services: Gatwick is open 24 hours a day, and offers four hours of free Wi-Fi use. You'll find a wide choice of shops and restaurants, plus baby changing and outdoor smoking zones.

Airports in Taipei

The vast majority of flights into Taipei arrive at Taoyuan International Airport.

Useful information about Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

Taoyuan Airport is about 28 miles from central Taipei.

How to get to the airport:

  • By train – Airport MRT train will take you into downtown Taipei in just 35 minutes.
  • By coach – bus 1960 to near the Taipei 101 building downtown; 1819 and 1961 buses both stop at Taipei Main Train Station. About 55 minutes.
  • By taxi – this takes around 50 minutes, longer at peak times.

Services: open from 6am to 11pm, with four hours of free Wi-Fi. You'll find a great selection of shops, baby changing facilities, and outdoor smoking areas.

What to do and visit in Taipei

  • Taipei 101, in the fashionable Xinyi district, is one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers, a beautiful glass tower that resembles a traditional pagoda.
  • The National Palace Museum tells the story of Taiwan and exhibits many of the country's most precious artefacts.
  • Stroll around the gorgeous gardens of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
  • Indulge in late-night shopping at the Shilin Night Market, and choose from a huge variety of food stalls.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Taipei

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Taipei?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Taiwan may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from London to Taipei at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Taipei is 255£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Taipei expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Taipei costs an average of 1.99 GBP, 56% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.50 GBP,

while train tickets costs 80% less in Taipei: 0.59 GBP against 2.95 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 4.68 GBP in Taipei, 77% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 31% cheaper in Taipei, with an average of 2.57 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.73 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Taipei?
The most popular months to book a flight from London to Taipei are November, October and December, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Taipei, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from London to Taipei?
The best time of the year to go to Taipei when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Taipei from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Taipei.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Taipei?
The total flight time between London and Taipei is of around 15:45 hours on average, considering an average distance of 10,979 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between London and Taipei?

The main airport route flying between London and Taipei is: Heathrow (LHR) to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

China Airlines.

EVA Air.

Cathay Pacific.

Alternatively, you can find London - Taipei flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Air China.

China Eastern Airlines.

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Which are the airlines with flights from London to Taipei?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Taipei are:

  • China Airlines.
  • EVA Air.
  • Cathay Pacific.

Thai Airways International, stopping in Bangkok for 70 minutes minimum.

  • Emirates, with 60 minutes scale in Dubai.
  • Air China, with 60 minutes scale in Beijing.

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