Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei is 12 hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located. Taipei observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your DTW to Taipei flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from DTW to Taipei with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
DTW is about 29 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a hotel near DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Taipei
Rs111,250 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs203,772. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from DTW to Taipei, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Snapping up a cheap flight from DTW to Taipei is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Follow your own route with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience more of Taipei and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from DTW to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 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 get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your DTW to Taipei flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before you book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Taipei offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to Taipei in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Taipei, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has loads to offer, 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 busy. Don't miss top 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.
