Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Taipei: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei is 14 hours 15 minutes.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is seven hours ahead of Munich.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route. Board EVA Air's 11:30 flight to get your trip from MUC to TPE underway.
To avoid rushing for your MUC to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei tickets are available for booking. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is where you'll step off the plane.
Take to the skies with EVA Air. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MUC to Taipei with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
MUC is about 18 miles from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MUC? If you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
71.34% of flights that leave from Franz Josef Strauss Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Taipei
£273 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei flight. A return ticket right now is £446. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MUC to Taipei.
The best month for scoring cheap Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 30 miles away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and venture far and wide through Taipei and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from MUC to Taipei can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 4 miles from central Taipei. Once you've disembarked your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
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 take a load off after your MUC to Taipei flight:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are attractions you won't want to skip in Taipei.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 miles south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Tainan is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 160 miles south-west of Taipei. No journey is complete without seeing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.