Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Taipei: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei.
Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is one hour behind Osaka.
With 113 weekly flights between the two airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the most popular route. Peach Aviation operates the earliest flight at 07:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from KIX to TPE is with Tigerair Taiwan at 23:50.
To avoid missing your KIX to Taipei flight, allow plenty of 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.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Start your trip at KIX and fly straight to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Kansai International Airport to Taipei tickets.
These are some of the well-known airlines operating direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Taipei:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from KIX to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Naha Airport (OKA)
Central Osaka to KIX is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
If you've booked an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport is another handy accommodation option near KIX.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansai International Airport, data shows 67.95% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Taipei
$54 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Taipei flight. Return flight tickets start from $269. These fares can change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flights from KIX to Taipei, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Kansai International Airport to Taipei tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and chase adventure across Taipei and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from KIX to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. After your flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to TSA. Unwind and get cosy after your KIX to Taipei flight at any of these well-located options:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make collecting a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are generally higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Taipei in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Kansai International Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from KIX to Taipei around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Kansai International Airport to Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Taipei travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Experience major highlights starting with Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.