Singapore to Taipei Flights

The island nation capital is definitely an amazing place to vacation at, with its fantastic cuisine, lively night markets along with architecturally and spiritually beautiful temples. The 300-year-old city is a modern-day living museum where you will find buzzing Taoist temples and treasures in the National Palace Museum that go back as far as 5000 years. This little city has found a distinctive multicultural vibe with a curious fusion of its Chinese ethnicity with South-Asian, American and Japanese influences. Here’s everything you need to know about your travel to Taipei.

Which airport will I arrive in Taipei?

The international airport serving North Taiwan and Taipei is Taoyuan International Airport. Most Singapore to Taipei flights land at the Taoyuan Airport.

What flights operate between Singapore and Taipei?

There are several direct flights to Taipei, mainly offered by Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Jetstar, and China Airlines. If cheap flights from Singapore are what you are looking for, you can pick from direct and non-stop, or from flights which have only a single stop. They are operated by airlines such as Scoot, Jetstar, China Airlines, Air Asia, Eva Airways, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

How long is the flight?

Directs flights from Singapore to Taipei usually take about 4 hours 40 minutes while indirect flights can be anywhere between 8 to over 14 hours from Changi Airport to Taoyuan Airport.

Which is the most popular area to stay in Taipei?

If you are visiting the city for the first time, staying in the Zhongzheng district would be best for you – it is the nucleus of the city centre, and is home to the main transportation hub in the Taipei Main Station. The Liberty Square, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and the Taipei Botanical Garden are a few of the attractions in this part of the city.

The Wanhua district and its northern part, Ximending, is another place where you can spend your evenings. It is one of the most buzzing and hip areas of the city and has some amazing shopping areas like the Huaxi Street Night Market and the Guangzhou Street Night Market.

Where can I shop and eat in Taipei?

Taipei is definitely the place to be if you are a shopaholic. From world famous night markets to amazing malls, the city has it all. Shilin Night Market is among the most popular ones and is located on Jihe Road. The roads are packed with street food and wares ranging from bags and shoes to electronics and jewellery. Wufenpu in Taipei is the equivalent of Bangkok’s famous Platinum Mall and is the place where you can get some of the trendiest clothes at reasonable rates.

The street food culture in Taipei is world-famous, and the biggest advantage for travellers is that most of the tasty food is available at extremely low prices. The bigger night markets, like the Wanhua Market, Guangzhou, Huaxi and the Shuangcheng Street Night Markets are all packed with food carts and stalls which offer a range of items. Some malls also have a lot of western food options, although you should expect them to be more expensive than street food spread.

What places should I visit in Taipei?

The street markets of Taipei have already been mentioned at multiple places, and they remain one of the most entertaining, vibrant experiences you can have in the city. You should also check out the many temples in the city, including the Xingtian Temple, which is dedicated to the Lord of War and Martial Arts. The Longshan Temple is one of the oldest ones in Taipei, and is multi-denominational since it features Buddhist, Matsu and Taoist deities – it is also well worth a visit.

Did you know? Taipei 101, or Taipei Tower was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010, with a height of 1667 feet. It was eventually beaten by the famous Burj Khalifa.

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