Taiwan Typhoon Travel: Flights, Safety & Travel Tips

Taiwan is a popular destination for Singapore travellers that offers night markets, scenic mountain towns, onsen and beautiful coastal attractions.

However, typhoons can bring heavy rain, strong winds, transport disruptions and temporary closures that may affect your holiday so if you are planning a trip to Taiwan but worried about typhoons, here is the guide on what to do before departure, how to check flight and transport updates, and what to do if a typhoon disrupts your itinerary..

When Is Typhoon Season in Taiwan?

The season also can generally runs from summer to autumn, with the greatest risk typically falls between July and September.

So, July, August and September are particularly important months to monitor, so it is worth checking the weather forecast before your trip.

Which Parts of Taiwan Are Affected by Typhoons?

A typhoon's impact depends on its track, strength and rainfall.

It may affect one region more severely than another and its conditions can change quickly.

How to Check Taiwan Typhoon Updates

Before heading out for sightseeing in cities, you should check the official weather alerts and transport announcements.

Check these sources before leaving your hotel, especially if you're planning a day trip, visiting a national park or travelling to another city.

What Happens to Flights During a Taiwan Typhoon?

Typhoons can cause flight delays, cancellations, diversions and changes to dparture schedules where the impact is depends on the storm's location, airport conditions and airline operating decisions.

For Singaporeans, this may affect flights between Singapore Changi Airport and Taiwan's m,ajor airports, including Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei Songshan Airport and Kaohsiung International Airport.

What should you do if your flight is affected?

Before leaving for the airport

• Check your flight status directly with the airline.
• Monitor your departure airport's official flight information.
• Check your email, SMS and airline app for schedule changes.
• Avoid leaving for the airport based solely on your original itinerary if a disruption notice has been issued.

If your flight is cancelled

• Contact the airline or booking platform to check your rebooking and refund options.
• Ask whether alternative flights are available and whether any fare difference or fees apply.
• Keep receipts for additional expenses in case your travel insurance policy covers eligible costs.
• If you are stranded overnight, confirm your accommodation arrangements before making non-refundable bookings.

Will Taiwan's Public Transport Stop During a Typhoon?

If you are travelling from Taipei to Taichung, Kaohsiung or Hualien, please check the latest service announcements before departing.

If you can avoid non essential journeys during the severe weather warnings, it could be better.

Don't assume that a train or bus will operate simply because tickets were purchased in advance.

If services are suspended, follow the operator's instructions for changes, refunds or alternative arrangements.

Final Typhoon Travel

A typhoon does not always mean that your Taiwan holiday has to be cancelled, but it does not mean that you should be ready to adapt the concequences.

You must keep checking the weather, confirm that your transport before departure and leave room flexible in your itinerary for unexpected changes.

For the most reliable updates, refer to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration and Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your safety should always come before sightseeing.