Flying from Toronto to Taipei: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Taipei begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main terminals in Toronto.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's major entry points.
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Taipei flight is 15 hours 45 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Toronto to Taipei is with EVA Air at 01:45. Opt for the first YYZ to TPE departure operated by EVA Air at 00:15 to fit in more activities on your first day in Taipei.
To ensure you board your Toronto to Taipei flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Taipei
To snag cheap Toronto to Taipei flights, book your trip ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Toronto to Taipei. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Set out from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Taipei. From YYZ, you can fly directly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Keep an eye out for deals with EVA Air. This airline offers direct Toronto to Taipei plane tickets out of YYZ.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Taipei? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Taipei, take it easy in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Toronto to Taipei flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from YKF arrive at their final stop as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is approximately 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Toronto to Taipei has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Toronto to Taipei:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Taipei. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your Toronto to Taipei ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto 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 looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Taipei:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of 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.
Tainan is another favourite destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.