Travel to Taiwan
Flying to Taiwan
Taiwan is well connected by air, with two major international gateways: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) near Taipei, and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in the south. Taoyuan handles the majority of long-haul flights, while Kaohsiung is convenient for travellers heading directly to southern Taiwan.
Direct flights operate from cities across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, with major airlines including China Airlines, EVA Air, and a range of international carriers. Budget airlines also serve regional routes, making Taiwan accessible from many Asian hubs.
Airport Guides
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
CodeTPE
LocationTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport is about 40km (25 miles) west of Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan and a popular tourist attraction.
Telephone+886 3 398 3274
AddressDayuan Township9 Hángzhàn South
Taoyuan County
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Kaohsiung International Airport
CodeKHH
LocationThe airport is 9km (4 miles) from the town centre.
TelephoneAddressFlight times
From London to Taipei: 13 hours 30 minutes (direct); Los Angeles to Taipei: 14 hours 10 minutes (direct).
Travelling to Taiwan by Rail
Driving to Taiwan
Getting to Taiwan by boat
There are occasional ferry services between mainland China (e.g. Fuzhou, Xiamen) and Taiwan's offshore islands such as Kinmen and Matsu.
Cruise ships
Cruise ships stop at Taiwanese ports such as Keelung, Kaohsiung, and Hualien, usually as part of multi-country itineraries.
