Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Taipei: what you need to know
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is eight hours ahead of London.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGW to Taipei flight.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from LGW to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 40 kilometres from central London, LGW can be reached in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Taipei
ج.م. 16,550 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ج.م. 23,370. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from LGW to Taipei if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London Gatwick Airport to Taipei ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to Taipei by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find an affordable flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taipei with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before your flight from LGW to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. Once you've disembarked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your LGW to Taipei flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taipei. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can get busy. Visit Taipei in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
When booking your London Gatwick Airport to Taipei flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from LGW to Taipei around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taipei, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are must-visits when exploring Taipei.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Start your sightseeing at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.
