Travelling from Istanbul to Taipei: what you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Taipei departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
When choosing where to land in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the major entry points.
Around 10 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Taipei flight.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route for flights from Istanbul to Taipei is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). You can choose from 11 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from IST to TPE is the 01:45 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 17:25 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you don't miss your Istanbul to Taipei flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Taipei
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Istanbul to Taipei flights.
May is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Taipei. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Istanbul to Taipei flights.
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Set out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) on a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Taipei. From IST, you can travel directly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Lock in your Istanbul to Taipei plane tickets with Turkish Airlines. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from IST.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Istanbul to Taipei flights departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Taipei, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Istanbul to Taipei flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Taipei:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 31 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to Taipei:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is approximately 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 5 kilometres from central Taipei. Following your flight from Istanbul to Taipei, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.
After your flight from Istanbul to Taipei, tuck yourself in at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Taipei. August is the busiest month to travel to Taipei. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your Istanbul to Taipei tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Taipei around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are highlights which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another must-experience destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.