Question 1

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

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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 China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Uni Air, China Airlines, EVA Air.

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 Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Tokyo, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Xi'an, Manila, Singapore, Osaka, Phuket City, Sanya, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Xiamen, Los Angeles.

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, Seoul, Osaka, Bangkok, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Macau, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Busan, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Honolulu, Phnom Penh, Angeles, Phuket City, Daegu.

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Taipei?

Accepted Answer

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 China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, China Airlines, Uni 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?

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, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, 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?

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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.

Cheapest one-way trip	$78
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$63
Cheapest round-trip	$173
Average round-trip	$222
Nonstop flights in September	$63 – $429

Airline	Sun 24.09	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09
Uni Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Air China	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
China Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
EVA Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 01.10	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10
Uni Air	---	---	3	2	3	3	2
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	2	3	3	4	3
Air China	---	---	1	1	1	2	2
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
China Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	1	---
EVA Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 08.10	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10
Uni Air	3	2	1	2	3	3	1
China Eastern Airlines	4	3	1	2	3	4	1
Air China	2	1	---	1	1	2	---
China Southern Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
China Airlines	---	2	---	1	1	1	---
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	---	1	1	---
EVA Air	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 15.10	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10
Uni Air	1	2	3	2	3	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	2	2	3	3	3	1
Air China	1	1	2	1	2	2	1
China Southern Airlines	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
China Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	---	---
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	---	1	1	---
EVA Air	---	---	1	---	1	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes	No
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No
China Airlines	CAL	CI	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Uni Air	UIA	B7	Yes	No

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Entry and exit permit suspended
Forms and documents	Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Taiwan Mandatory immigration card before arrival Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Taiwan
Additional information	Masks are recommended in certain situations Recommended 7-day self-monitoring

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Mandatory COVID-19 test Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Entry and exit permit suspended
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 and customs declaration form before arrival