Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei departing from here.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary gateways.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei 12 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
To ensure you make it on your Fort Lauderdale to Taipei flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei
To pick up cheap Fort Lauderdale to Taipei flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Fort Lauderdale to Taipei flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
FLL is about 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is approximately 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Pick up 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 popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Taipei flight.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Once your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near TSA. Tuck yourself in after your Fort Lauderdale to Taipei flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be off and running.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei. To escape the crowds, head to Taipei in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to Taipei ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC and 19ºC.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Taipei, check out our range of hotels including:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are a couple of major attractions to put on your Taipei must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to tick off its top sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are among its highlights.
