Flights from Singapore to Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and is known as a modern metropolitan center. Its bustling streets, ample shopping centers and marvelous architecture in the city make it a fast-paced destination. The mountainous regions include Cising Mountain and Jiantan Mountain, making the scenery a very impressive and memorable sight. The city’s history can be explored at the National Palace Museum and National Museum of History. The perfect addition to this destination is the exciting day trip adventures and extensive variety of traditional foods to taste (such as the Taiwanese breakfast), for which the city is well known and loved.

Flying to Taipei

1. Which airports serve Singapore to Taipei?

The flight to Taipei from Singapore Changi Airport will arrive at Taiwan’s largest airport – Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The airport is located in the Dayuan District of Taoyuan, 40 km west of Taipei.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Singapore to Taipei?

The airlines that offer flights from Singapore to Taipei include Singapore Airlines, AirAsia and China Airlines. These airlines have flights available throughout the day and do not require any connecting flights. More airlines with similar flight types are Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and EVA Airways.

3. How long is the flight?

Flights from Singapore to Taipei are roughly five hours, without any layovers or connecting flights. There is no time difference between Singapore and Taipei, either, which makes planning rather convenient.

4. Climate changes between Singapore and Taipei

The weather in Singapore and Taipei differs only slightly. The average summer temperature in Singapore is roughly 29 °C, while Taipei is at an average of 23 °C. Taipei does have more humidity and rain than Singapore, which can make it feel hotter than in Singapore. The two cities are in the same hemisphere, and will therefore experience the same seasons at the same time.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The currency used in Taipei, and Taiwan overall, is the New Taiwan dollar. Your Singapore dollars can be exchanged at airports, banks and some malls in Taipei. When traveling from Singapore, you are eligible for a visa exemption, which allows up to 30 days without any formal visa application, as entry will be granted upon arrival.

The most common language spoken in Taipei is Mandarin Chinese and varying dialects thereof, such as Taiwanese Mandarin and Standard Mandarin.

Taipei Information

Taipei has a variety of cultural, food and adventurous must-see spots and activities. The street food scene and night markets, such as the Shilin Night Market, Raohe Street Market and Gongguan Shopping Area, make it a vibrant experience. Taipei also offers thrilling day trips to sites such as the Taroko Gorge, the Elephant Mountain, and the Pingxi and Jiufen day trip. Hiking routes and guided tours around the city are available to explore Cihsheng Temple, Yangmingshan National Park and the city in general. For more sightseeing adventures in nature, there are the Taipei Zoo and Daan Forest Park.

Food tours, nightlife tours and market tours are available to experience the best of an evening out in the lively city of Taipei. The city also has a wide variety of temples and museums to help you connect with the local culture and heritage, such as the Longshan Temple, Maokong Gondola, Songshan Ciyou Temple and Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.