Travelling from Taipei to Singapore: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Taipei. Check out your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Singapore.
Changi International Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are Singapore's major gateways.
Take a direct Taipei to Singapore flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Taipei and Singapore are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Changi International Airport (SIN) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 72 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Taipei to Singapore is with Scoot at 23:40. Opt for the first TPE to SIN departure with Scoot at 00:05 to make the most of your first day in Singapore.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Taipei to Singapore flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Singapore
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Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Taipei to Singapore. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Singapore taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Start your trip at TPE and touch down at Changi International Airport (SIN).
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct Taipei to Singapore plane tickets out of TPE. Your next adventure starts with one of these:
TPE is about 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Singapore, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% touch down on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can get to TSA from central Taipei in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Taipei to Singapore? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Taipei Songshan Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 91.15% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
Book a hotel near SIN if you have a late flight from Taipei to Singapore. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Changi International Airport rental car and discover Singapore and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Sixt and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Changi International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Taipei to Singapore flight.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Central Singapore is approximately 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP). After your flight from Taipei to Singapore has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 25 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near XSP. Kick back after your Taipei to Singapore flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Singapore
April is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Singapore. To escape the crowds, go to Singapore in February.
Before locking in your Taipei to Singapore tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Singapore, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Singapore around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Singapore, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Singapore:
Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are just two of the top attractions to put on your Singapore must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Universal Studios Singapore.
