Flying from Dubai to Taipei: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's chief entry points.
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Dubai to Taipei flight.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, making Taipei four hours ahead of Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 12 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Dubai to Taipei is with Emirates at 04:35. Go for the first DXB to TPE departure with Emirates at 03:40 to make the most of your first day in Taipei.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Dubai to Taipei flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Taipei
To score cheap Dubai to Taipei flights, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Dubai to Taipei. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Dubai to Taipei flights.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're after a direct flight from Dubai to Taipei, you can depart from Dubai Airport (DXB). Fly from DXB to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) without making any stops.
Emirates is a well-known airline that offers direct Dubai to Taipei plane tickets leaving from DXB.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Dubai to Taipei flights departing from Dubai Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Taipei or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 25 miles from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dubai to Taipei, kick back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is approximately 20 miles from central Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near TPE if you have a late flight from Dubai to Taipei. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Taipei flight.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Dubai to Taipei has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is approximately 3 miles from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Dubai to Taipei:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Dubai to Taipei. August is the busiest month to visit Taipei. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Dubai to Taipei ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Taipei around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Taipei, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you should also see. Around 80 miles south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If you want to check out another major destination in Taiwan, consider Tainan, roughly 160 miles south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are highlights.