Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Taipei is one hour ahead of Bangkok and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from BKK to TPE start at 00:35 — the earliest with Thai Vietjet Air. The latest departure is at 17:55 with Starlux Airlines. In total, you can choose from 476 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BKK to TPE flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There are plenty of direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, so getting to Taipei (and then touring more of Taiwan!) is a cinch. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
EVA Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BKK to TPE flights is Thai Airways International.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BKK and TPE:
Hong Kong International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight is ج.م. 2,694. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 7,144. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKK to TPE.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BKK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're getting in on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near TPE:
Travel at your own speed with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Taipei. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Taipei. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKK to TPE in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.