Travelling from Taipei to Hakodate Airport (HKD): What you need to know
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is Taipei's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Hakodate Airport (HKD) departing from here.
Take off on a direct Taipei to Hakodate Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 30 minutes.
Hakodate Airport is located in Hakodate. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Taipei.
Choose from 8 direct services each week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Hakodate Airport (HKD). This is the most popular route, with Tigerair Taiwan offering a 6:45am departure from TPE to HKD.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Taipei to HKD.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before 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 Hakodate Airport (HKD) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of TPE, you can take a direct flight from Taipei to Hakodate Airport with Tigerair Taiwan.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TPE and HKD is Tigerair Taiwan.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Taipei to Hakodate Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
73% 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 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Taipei to HKD flight? Check in to a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Taipei Songshan Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 92% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Consider booking a hotel near HKD if you're catching a late flight from Taipei to Hakodate Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Hakodate Airport flight.
You'll find HKD at 511 Takamatsucho.
Getting from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to central Hakodate
From Hakodate Airport, central Hakodate is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Hakodate Airport is $189. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $341. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to HKD, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Taipei to Hakodate Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
March is when most people book flights from Taipei to Hakodate Airport (HKD). Visit Hakodate in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Taipei to HKD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Hakodate, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Hakodate Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Hakodate
After booking your flight from Taipei to Hakodate Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hakodate:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue, Mt. Hakodate Observatory and Mount Hakodate are must-visits when exploring Hakodate.
Explore more of Japan
Aomori is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hakodate. Around 105 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Jomon Jiyukan, Kohrakuen and Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum.
Morioka is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 225 kilometres south of Hakodate. No trip is complete without visiting Yonai weeping cherry trees, Kodai-ji Temple and Tsurugaike.
