Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Taipei: what you need to know
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is 6 hours ahead of Athens.
Leave enough time to make your flight from ATH to Taipei. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from ATH to Taipei, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can travel to Taiwan for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Greece. But before booking your cheap tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
ATH is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 59 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Taipei
R 4,682 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei. Return flights start at R 9,525. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to Taipei if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes around 42 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 24 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
As soon as your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 19 minutes by car. Central Taipei is approximately 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near TSA. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ATH to Taipei at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Taipei, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from ATH to Taipei in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Taipei, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are essential stops on your Taipei itinerary.
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