Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taipei: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei is 12 hours 46 minutes.
Taipei is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located. Taipei operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). There are 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to TPE is the 01:45 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 17:25 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from IST to Taipei, leave plenty of 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.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei. Start your journey at IST and arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Book your ticket with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from IST to Taipei that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
You will need a visa for Taiwan if you have a passport from Türkiye (Turkey) and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Taipei
ر.ق. 1,265 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei. Return flights start from ر.ق. 2,519. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to Taipei.
The cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei is about 42 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Book a hotel near TPE if you have a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is located around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). As soon as your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 19 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from IST to Taipei:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei. To avoid the crowds, head for Taipei in April when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from IST to Taipei in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Taipei, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
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