Flying from Seoul to Taipei: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seoul to Taipei. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are Seoul's main airports.
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) and Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's primary gateways.
The average duration of a direct Seoul to Taipei flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, making Taipei one hour behind Seoul.
With 89 flights a week between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Seoul to Taipei with Tigerair Taiwan at 00:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from ICN to TPE is with Scoot at 22:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Seoul to Taipei flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Taipei
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Seoul to Taipei flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) on a nonstop flight from Seoul to Taipei. From ICN, you can land directly at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE).
Direct Seoul to Taipei plane tickets are available from a variety of airlines at ICN. Choose one of these and take to the skies:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Seoul to Taipei flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Incheon International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Chongqing Airport (CKG)
Xiamen Airport (XMN)
ICN is around 48 kilometers from central Seoul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Rather start your trip at Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Seoul to Taipei, seamlessly connecting to Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA).
You can take your pick of airlines that offer direct Seoul to Taipei plane tickets from GMP. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Break up your Seoul to Taipei flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and Taipei are:
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
You can reach GMP from central Seoul in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 18 kilometers or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seoul to Taipei, take it easy in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport:
Most flights that depart Gimpo International Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81%.
Arriving in Taipei
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometers away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Taipei. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Pick up a Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car rental are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA)
Central Taipei is around 5 kilometers from Taipei Sung Shan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Seoul to Taipei has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Seoul to Taipei:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Sung Shan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and make a speedy getaway.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at TSA will help you save.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Taipei. To escape the crowds, go to Taipei in March.
Book a Seoul to Taipei ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Taipei around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Seoul to Taipei:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Taipei 101 Observatory, TAIPEI 101 and Shilin Night Market are major attractions which should be on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you should also see. Around 129 kilometers southwest of Taipei, a visit to Taichung will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometers southwest of Taipei. No trip is complete without dropping by Chimei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Old Fort.



















