Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai, where Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located. Taipei follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your BOM to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from BOM to Taipei. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The journey from central Mumbai to BOM takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near BOM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, data shows 61.63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Taipei
Rs40,470 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei flight. A return ticket right now is Rs74,297. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from BOM to Taipei, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei ticket.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire to explore Taipei and beyond.
Booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BOM to Taipei can help you get the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your BOM to Taipei flight, kick back at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
Travel to Taipei during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BOM to Taipei around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are attractions you won't want to skip in Taipei.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include 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.