Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your JNB to TPE flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and TPE include:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
R 7,874 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 14,176. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JNB to TPE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JNB to TPE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you have a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
August is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to TPE in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Tainan is another must-experience destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without a visit to Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.