Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Taipei: what you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.
To avoid missing your EDI to Taipei flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from EDI to Taipei with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
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Located around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Taipei, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Taipei
$592 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,169. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from EDI to Taipei, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for an Edinburgh Airport to Taipei ticket.
Picking up a cheap flight from EDI to Taipei is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Taipei.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Taipei. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Grab a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and discover Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Taipei has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your EDI to Taipei flight, unwind at a hotel near TSA. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make picking up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before booking your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Taipei offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
When booking your Edinburgh Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Taipei must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.
