£457 Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Taipei (TPET)

Q: How many airports are there in Taipei?

There are 2 airports in Taipei: Taipei Sung Shan and Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

Q: How much are return flights from Istanbul to Taipei?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Taipei is £457. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Taipei?

10 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Taipei.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Taipei?

Turkish Airlines and EVA Air fly direct from Istanbul to Taipei.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Taipei?

As of June 2025, there are 92 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Taipei.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Taipei?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Taipei is usually June 2025.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Taipei?

If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest airport near Taipei is Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan – which is 16.9 miles away from the centre of Taipei. We've found flights into this airport from £457 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Taipei on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Taipei on Thursday, 10 July 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Taipei?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 49 minutes.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Istanbul to Taipei?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Taipei but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Taipei? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Taipei.£457 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £457, select.

Taipei.£468 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with AJet and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £468, select.

Taipei.£470 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Jun, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £470, select.

Taipei.£473 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £473, select.

Taipei.£481 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Thai LionAir.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Thai LionAir, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £481, select.

Taipei.£483 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £483, select.

Taipei.£489 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £489, select.

Taipei.£508 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Saudia and Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £508, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Taipei

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Taipei flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Alternative Istanbul to Taipei routes

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Istanbul to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£457
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	10 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	23

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Taipei: Frequently asked questions

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Travelling from Istanbul to Taipei: what you need to know

Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Taipei departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
When choosing where to land in Taipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the major entry points.
Around 10 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Taipei flight.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Istanbul.
The most popular route for flights from Istanbul to Taipei is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). You can choose from 11 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from IST to TPE is the 01:45 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 17:25 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you don't miss your Istanbul to Taipei flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Taipei

Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Istanbul to Taipei flights.
May is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Taipei. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Set out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) on a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Taipei. From IST, you can travel directly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Lock in your Istanbul to Taipei plane tickets with Turkish Airlines. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from IST.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Istanbul to Taipei flights departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
- Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
IST is around 20 miles from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Taipei, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Istanbul to Taipei flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Taipei:
- Dubai Airport (DXB)
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
- Vienna International Airport (VIE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 miles away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to Taipei:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

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 will take around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 3 miles from central Taipei. Following your flight from Istanbul to Taipei, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.
After your flight from Istanbul to Taipei, tuck yourself in at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Taipei

It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Taipei. August is the busiest month to travel to Taipei. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your Istanbul to Taipei tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Taipei around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Taipei

Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are highlights which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.

Explore more of Taiwan

Taipei will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you'll want to see. About 80 miles south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another must-experience destination in Taiwan and is around 160 miles south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without visiting Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.