Flying from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Taipei is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
15 hours 40 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Taipei to London Heathrow Airport flight.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Taipei.
You can choose from 5 direct flights every week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). This is the most popular route, with China Airlines offering a 8:05am departure from TPE to LHR.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Taipei to LHR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from TPE, you can catch a direct flight from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport with China Airlines.
Most travellers choose to book seats with China Airlines from TPE to LHR.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 76.92% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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74.72% of flights taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is around 26 kilometres from central London. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 5,261 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport. Return flights start at R 12,272. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Taipei to LHR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Taipei to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in London when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for The British Museum followed by Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 145 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are among the biggest draws.
