Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Taipei: what you need to know
Approximately 14 hours 47 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei.
Taipei is 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located. Taipei operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Choose from 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AMS to TPE is the 11:00 China Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:20 with KLM.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from AMS to Taipei.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can get a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei. Begin your journey at AMS and end it at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Keep an eye out for offers from KLM. This carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from AMS to Taipei. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You can visit Taiwan for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Netherlands. But before booking your cheap tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Taipei, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
AMS is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to AMS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Taipei
R 6,241 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei. Return flights start at R 10,190. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to Taipei.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 42 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Book a hotel near TPE if you're catching a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
As soon as your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 19 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
The journey will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near TSA. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from AMS to Taipei at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Taipei, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Taipei in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from AMS to Taipei sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Taipei, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are popular attractions which should feature on any good Taipei itinerary.
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