Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Taipei: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 14 hours 16 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Rome, where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Take your pick of 6 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to TPE is the 10:45 China Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 11:30 with China Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from FCO to Taipei. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can book a nonstop flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei. Begin your journey at FCO and land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Check out the deals with China Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from FCO to Taipei, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You won't need a visa for Taiwan if you hold a passport from Italy and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 51 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Taipei
258 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 414 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from FCO to Taipei, book your trip 9 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes around 42 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 24 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. Once you've hopped off your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 45 minutes.
After your flight from FCO to Taipei, rest your head at a hotel close to TSA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Taipei, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from FCO to Taipei sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
After locking in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Taipei, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Taipei must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Taipei Zoo.
Complete your Taipei trip with a car rental
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