Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Taipei is eight hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LGW to TPE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and TPE:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Right now, 266 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 433 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to TPE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Travel at your own speed with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and see more of Taipei and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to central Taipei has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Taipei based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to TPE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If you're ready to explore another side of Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are the start of reasons to visit.