Travel to Taiwan

Flying to Taiwan

Taiwan is well connected by air, with two major international gateways: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) near Taipei, and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in the south. Taoyuan handles the majority of long-haul flights, while Kaohsiung is convenient for travellers heading directly to southern Taiwan.

Direct flights operate from cities across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, with major airlines including China Airlines, EVA Air, and a range of international carriers. Budget airlines also serve regional routes, making Taiwan accessible from many Asian hubs.

Flight times

From London to Taipei: 13 hours 30 minutes (direct); Los Angeles to Taipei: 14 hours 10 minutes (direct).

Travelling to Taiwan by Rail

Driving to Taiwan

Getting to Taiwan by boat

There are occasional ferry services between mainland China (e.g. Fuzhou, Xiamen) and Taiwan's offshore islands such as Kinmen and Matsu.

Cruise ships

Cruise ships stop at Taiwanese ports such as Keelung, Kaohsiung, and Hualien, usually as part of multi-country itineraries.