Traveling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Taipei: what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei.
Hong Kong (the location of Hong Kong International Airport) and Taipei follow the same timezone — UTC+8.
With 257 flights a week between the two airports, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route. Cathay Pacific operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from HKG to TPE is with Cathay Pacific at 22:55.
Leave enough time to catch your HKG to Taipei flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a direct Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei ticket. Start your journey at HKG and end it at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei are available from a good number of airlines. Fly with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from HKG to Taipei. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The journey from central Hong Kong to HKG takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Taipei
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei flight is AED 326. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 575. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from HKG to Taipei, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei ticket.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes by car. The center is roughly 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to TPE if you have a late flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your flight from HKG to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei has touched down, you can make your way to the city center in about 15 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometers from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near TSA. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your HKG to Taipei flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Taipei
February is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei. To skip the crowds, head to Taipei in December.
Book a Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HKG to Taipei around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Taipei right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Taipei 101 Observatory are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Taipei itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Shilin Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taichung is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometers away to the southwest, top sights here include Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
Around 257 kilometers southwest of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. No visit is complete without checking out Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.