Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix, where Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from PHX to Taipei, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from PHX to Taipei that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
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If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to Taiwan for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei.
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 34 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near PHX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Taipei
C$567 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$978. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from PHX to Taipei, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 42 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near TPE if you're catching a late flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 45 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near TSA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from PHX to Taipei at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei. August is the most popular month to visit Taipei. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from PHX to Taipei sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Taipei, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei Zoo are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Complete your Taipei trip with a car rental
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