Flying from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Taipei. Check out your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when searching for a flight from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is 12 hours behind Taipei. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Taipei to IAD, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
From the centre of Taipei, TPE is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Taipei Songshan Airport and IAD:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to IAD, take things easy in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel near IAD if you have a late flight from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 51 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
For a one-way ticket from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport, Rs150,358 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just Rs239,642. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for flight tickets from Taipei to IAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Washington DC in February when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Taipei to IAD for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Washington Dulles International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
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White House Historical Association and The White House are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Washington DC itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Mall.
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