Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Taipei?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Taipei takes around 2.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Taipei?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Taipei is 677 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Taipei?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Taipei. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Uni Air, Spring Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu, Phuket Province.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Taipei?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Taipei and Tokyo, Manila, London, Bangkok, Osaka, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Okinawa Island, Cebu, Kuala Lumpur, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bali, Belfast, Manchester, Busan, Birmingham, Da Nang.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Taipei?

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The main airport in Taipei is Taiwan Taoyuan International. It is also served by Taichung, Hualien.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Taipei?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Taipei with China Eastern Airlines, EVA Air, Cathay Pacific, Spring Airlines, China Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Taipei?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Taipei, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Taipei?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai and Taipei, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Taipei?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Taipei. The main one is Taiwan Taoyuan International and other nearby airports include Taichung, Hualien.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Taipei depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Taipei arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Taipei, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Taipei depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Taipei arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Taipei, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£70
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£181
Cheapest round-trip	£183
Average round-trip	£200
Nonstop flights in August	£83 – £1,324

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station	35-39 min	$150 – $160; Express train fare	every 15 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to city center
Kuo-Kuang Bus 1819 to Taipei Main Station	55-90 min	$125 – $145; one-way fare	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi to Taipei city center	40-70 min	$1,100 – $1,500; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private transfer	40-70 min	$1,500 – $2,500; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Taipei Metro (Brown Line) to city center	10-20 min	$20 – $30; EasyCard or single journey token	every 4–8 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Songshan
Taxi from Songshan Airport	10-25 min	$150 – $300; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct to hotel
City bus from Songshan Airport	15-35 min	$15 – $30; EasyCard fare	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget option

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	3	2	2	3	2
EVA Air	3	2	3	3	1	1	1
Air China	1	2	1	2	2	2	2
Shanghai Airlines	1	2	2	1	2	2	2
China Southern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
China Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Uni Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 71 total	Daily flights: 10.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	2	3	3	3	3
EVA Air	2	1	1	3	3	3	1
Air China	1	2	1	2	2	2	2
Shanghai Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	2	2
China Southern Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Spring Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
Juneyao Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
China Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Uni Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 73 total	Daily flights: 10.43 average	Most flights: Thursday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
EVA Air	EVA	BR	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
China Airlines	CAL	CI	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	17°C	13°C
February	18°C	14°C
March	21°C	16°C
April	24°C	19°C
May	27°C	22°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	31°C	26°C
August	31°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	25°C	22°C
November	22°C	19°C
December	18°C	15°C

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