Flying from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is five hours ahead of Riyadh, where Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your RUH to Taipei flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from RUH to Taipei with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Travelling from central Riyadh to RUH takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei? Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are close to RUH. They're a particularly great choice if you're jetting out early.
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Taipei
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei flight is $610. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,245. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from RUH to Taipei if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Landing cheap tickets from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest prices across each month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Riyadh King Khalid 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 relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from RUH to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 6 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. Once you've hopped off your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The journey will take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your RUH to Taipei flight, rest your head at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei. February is the busiest month for a trip to Taipei. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 18ºC.
More about Taipei
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Taipei 101, Taipei 101 Observatory and Shilin Night Market are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres southwest of Taipei, a trip to Taichung will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
If you want to check out another major stop in Taiwan, head for Tainan, about 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei. Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort are the start of reasons to visit.