Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei 12 hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your RDU to TPE flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RDU and TPE:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight is £421. A round-trip ticket is currently £851. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to TPE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 14 miles from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 30 miles from the centre of Taipei. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Taipei in April.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Taipei during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to TPE in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen Taipei. Around 80 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Around 160 miles south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.