Amsterdam to Taoyuan (AMS–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–TPE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,868 miles in approximately 12h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: SK | 8 | 359, 772 | 12h40-13h15 | – | SkyTeam | SK |
| CI China Airlines Also: UX | 7 | 359, 772 | 12h40-13h15 | – | SkyTeam | UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Taoyuan.
Dutch passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no pre-registration. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, and you need a confirmed return or onward ticket. Immigration at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) takes about 10 to 20 minutes. The visa-free stay cannot be extended, so if you need more than 90 days, apply for a visitor visa at the Taipei Representative Office in The Hague before departure.
No direct flights connect Amsterdam to Taipei. The main routing options are through Hong Kong (CX, about 15 hours total), Bangkok (TG/CI, about 16 hours), Tokyo (JL, about 17 hours), or Istanbul (TK, about 18 hours). China Airlines and EVA Air connect from multiple European hubs. Total travel time from Amsterdam to TPE runs 14 to 19 hours with one stop.
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 34 TWD per EUR 1. Card payments work at department stores, chain restaurants, and convenience stores, but night markets and smaller restaurants are often cash-only. ATMs in 7-Eleven and FamilyMart stores accept foreign cards. The Taoyuan Airport MRT runs from TPE to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes for TWD 160 (about EUR 4.70). No mandatory vaccinations. Tap water is not drinkable, but free hot and cold filtered water stations are available in MRT stations, parks, and public buildings.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
The Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station departs every 15 minutes and takes 35 minutes (TWD $160). Taoyuan HSR station is also served, connecting onward to other Taiwanese cities. Licensed taxis queue at designated stands outside arrivals; metered fares to Taipei city centre run TWD $1,200–1,600. Uber operates with advance booking.
All major international rental car brands have desks in both terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are connected by a free shuttle bus; allow 15 minutes for inter-terminal transfers.
Subtropical climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C. This is also typhoon season, with storms capable of closing the airport entirely. Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 14–18°C. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions.
Typhoon risk peaks July through September. Storms can arrive within 24–48 hours and operations halt rapidly. Fog and low ceilings are common in winter and spring mornings.
AMS–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to TPE
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and China Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to TPE is about 12 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,868 miles (9,443 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Shanghai Pudong and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.