Flying from Mexico City to Taipei: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to Taipei.
When choosing where to land in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the major entry points.
Taipei is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your Mexico City to Taipei flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Taipei
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Mexico City to Taipei flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Mexico City to Taipei flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Taipei? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Taipei is so much easier when you stay near Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Think about checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
68% of flights departing Felipe Ángeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Taipei. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of 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 deal by reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Central Taipei is approximately 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). As soon as your flight from Mexico City to Taipei has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 45 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near TSA. Unwind after your Mexico City to Taipei flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be on your way in a flash.
Score the best price by securing your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
April is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Taipei, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Taipei based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Mexico City to Taipei ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Taipei:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are popular attractions which should be on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be explored after you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.