Travelling from Taipei to Istanbul: what you need to know
Taipei has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Istanbul flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Touch down in Istanbul at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
A direct flight from Taipei to Istanbul takes an average of 12 hours 46 minutes. The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, making it 5 hours behind Taipei.
The most popular route for flights from Taipei to Istanbul is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). You can select from 13 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPE to IST is the 09:50 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 22:10 with Turkish Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Taipei to Istanbul.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Taiwan, you'll need an e-visa to visit Türkiye (Turkey). This applies when booking a cheap flight from Taipei to Istanbul for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Istanbul leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Start your journey at TPE and touch down at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
If you want to leave from TPE, you can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.
Located around 30 miles from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 42 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Taipei to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 4 miles away, and getting there by car will take approximately 19 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Taipei to Istanbul? Unwind in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Arriving in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 30 miles. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is around 30 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 57 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Taipei to Istanbul:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Istanbul
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Istanbul is £207. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £408. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from Taipei to Istanbul, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Taipei to Istanbul. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Taipei to Istanbul in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Taipei to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Istanbul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Taipei to Istanbul. Whether you're after a compact ride, spacious sedan or something with all the extras, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
