Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Taipei: what you need to know
Taipei is eight hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located. Taipei follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAN to Taipei flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from MAN to Taipei. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MAN is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Taipei? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAN:
59.39% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Taipei
Rs93,666 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Taipei flight. A return ticket right now is Rs172,019. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from MAN to Taipei, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Manchester Airport to Taipei across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MAN to Taipei.
Find an affordable flight from Manchester Airport to Taipei with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Get your adventure underway 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 and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MAN to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Manchester Airport to Taipei has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near TSA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your MAN to Taipei flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Manchester Airport to Taipei during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Manchester Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to Taipei in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Manchester Airport to Taipei:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are must-do's during your Taipei adventure.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Tainan is another essential stop 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.