Flying from Taipei to Dubai: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Taipei. Explore your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when planning your flight from Taipei to Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's major gateways.
The average length of a direct flight from Taipei to Dubai is 9 hours 16 minutes. Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, making Dubai 4 hours behind Taipei.
With 29 weekly flights between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Taipei to Dubai with Emirates at 23:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from TPE to DXB is with Emirates at 23:40.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Taipei to Dubai. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll need an e-visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a passport from Taiwan and are traveling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap flights from Taipei to Dubai, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Taipei to Dubai, you can depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Fly from TPE to Dubai Airport (DXB) in one seamless journey.
Book your direct flight from Taipei to Dubai with Emirates. This top carrier operates services from TPE.
TPE is around 30 miles from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 42 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Have an early flight from Taipei to Dubai? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is around 4 miles from central Taipei. It takes 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Dubai:
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is roughly 9 miles. It takes about 16 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 35 miles from the center of Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Taipei to Dubai, allow for a drive time of approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
After your flight from Taipei to Dubai, settle in at a hotel near DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Dubai
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Dubai is $209. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $374. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap tickets from Taipei to Dubai by booking at least 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Taipei to Dubai. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to Dubai. To escape the crowds, head to Dubai in April.
When booking your flight from Taipei to Dubai, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 86ºF to 108ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 57ºF and 77ºF.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Dubai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
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