Flying from Taipei to Penghu Airport (MZG): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Taipei to Penghu Airport (MZG). Explore your options for taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), the city's main airports.
Makung's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei. Penghu Airport is located in Makung.
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 enough time to catch your flight from Taipei to MZG.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Penghu Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
74.72% of flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Prefer to leave from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)? Direct Taipei to Penghu Airport (MZG) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
From TSA, direct flights from Taipei to MZG are available with Mandarin Airlines.
On the TSA to MZG route, Mandarin Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
UNI Air has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Penghu Airport.
You can get to TSA from central Taipei in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Taipei to MZG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 91.15% of them touching down as expected.
About Penghu Airport (MZG)
Consider booking a hotel close to MZG if you have a late flight from Taipei to Penghu Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Getting from Penghu Airport (MZG) to central Makung
Penghu Airport to central Makung is about 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Penghu Airport (MZG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Penghu Airport is Rs15,889. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs31,540. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Taipei to MZG if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Taipei to Penghu Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Penghu Airport (MZG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Makung. July is when most people book flights from Taipei to Penghu Airport (MZG), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Makung is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your Taipei to MZG flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Penghu Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Makung
After booking your flight from Taipei to Penghu Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Makung:
Hujing Recreation Area and Jinguitou Fort are just two of the big attractions to add to your Makung to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Old Dutch Fort at Fengui Shetoushan.
Explore more of Taiwan
Makung has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-east of Makung, a visit to Taipei will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Taiwan, consider T'ai-chung-shih, about 129 kilometres north-east of Makung. Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple are key highlights.