Flying from Taipei to Saga Airport (HSG): What you need to know
Taipei has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Saga Airport (HSG) flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Take off on a direct Taipei to Saga Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Saga is one hour ahead of Taipei. Saga Airport is located in Saga, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
You can choose from 3 direct flights every week between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Saga Airport (HSG). This is the most popular route, with Tigerair Taiwan offering a 6:55am departure from TPE to HSG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to HSG, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Nonstop flights from Taipei to Saga Airport (HSG) are available from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Taipei to Saga Airport with Tigerair Taiwan. This well-known airline operates departures from TPE.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Tigerair Taiwan from TPE to HSG.
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Saga Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to HSG flight:
Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport reach their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About Saga Airport (HSG)
Consider checking in to Okawa Riverside Hotel after your flight from Taipei to Saga Airport. It's not too far from HSG and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Pick up a Saga Airport rental car and explore Saga and beyond with your own wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, Budget and バジェットレンタカー are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Taipei to Saga Airport flight.
The address for HSG is 9476-187 Kawasoemachi Oaza Inuido.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Saga Airport (HSG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Saga Airport is P5,788. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P11,398. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book five months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to HSG.
The best month for finding cheap Taipei to Saga Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Saga Airport (HSG)
February is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Saga Airport (HSG), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Saga based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Taipei to HSG plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Saga to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Saga Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Saga
After booking your flight from Taipei to Saga Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Saga:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Ise Shrine, 清水寺 and Okunoin are must-visits when exploring Saga.
Explore more of Japan
Saga has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres north-east of Saga, a trip to Hiroshima will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park.
Around 177 kilometres south of Saga, Kagoshima is another essential stop in Japan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mt. Sakurajima, Sakurajima and Rainbow Beach.