Flying from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Taipei: what you need to know
Castlegar Airport is located in Castlegar. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is 15 hours ahead of Castlegar.
Give yourself enough time to make your YCG to Taipei flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
YCG is about 3 kilometres from central Castlegar. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel near YCG? If you're boarding an early flight from Castlegar Airport to Taipei, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
How to find the cheapest flights from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Taipei
$1,038 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Castlegar Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,676. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from YCG to Taipei, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a Castlegar Airport to Taipei ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from YCG to Taipei.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to the centre of Taipei takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Castlegar Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Go where the road takes you 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 venture far and wide through Taipei and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your flight from YCG to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Castlegar Airport to Taipei has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YCG to Taipei flight:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make picking up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Score the best price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before booking your flights from Castlegar Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Taipei offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Castlegar Airport to Taipei flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from YCG to Taipei in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Castlegar Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are top attractions which should be on every Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Travel around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its must-visit sights. From Taichung Park to Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in 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.
