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?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Taipei is 677 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Manila, New Delhi, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dublin, Sanya, Qingdao, Kaohsiung, Chengdu, Osaka, Bengaluru.

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, Singapore, Osaka, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Manila, Sapporo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu, Yangon, Phnom Penh, Fukuoka, Busan, Okinawa Island, Hanoi, Siem Reap, Melbourne, Phuket City.

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, Chiayi.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Taipei?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Taipei thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Taipei can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Taipei?

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

Question 12

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 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Taipei?

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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 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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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 15

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, Chiayi.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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	£126
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£176
Cheapest round-trip	£312
Average round-trip	£467
Nonstop flights in February	£176 – £334

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
China Airlines	CAL	CI	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
EVA Air	EVA	BR	Yes	0 0

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival Quarantine is not required
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Taiwan Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results may be required Mandatory health declaration form

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required Masks are required in certain settings
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required Mandatory health declaration form before arrival

Shanghai to Taipei flights from £126

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