Bangkok to Taoyuan (BKK–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–TPE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, Thai Airways and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,547 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air Also: AI, TK | 57 | 320, 359, 77W, 77X, 781 | 3h40-3h55 | – | Star Alliance | AI, TK |
| TG Thai Airways Also: LY, TK | 46 | 320, 359, 77W, 781, 788 | 3h40-3h55 | – | Star Alliance | LY, TK |
| CI China Airlines Also: PG | 30 | 32Q, 333, 359, 744 | 3h25-3h45 | – | SkyTeam | PG |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 17 | 320, 321, 737 | 3h45-3h50 | – | – | – |
| JX STARLUX | 14 | 339, 359 | 3h17-3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Taoyuan from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→TPE | DMK→TPE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 245 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 48m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Taoyuan.
Thai passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 14 days under a trial visa exemption program extended through July 31, 2026. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds (credit card statement or cash equivalent to $1,000). At Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), immigration stamps you in after checking these documents.
The 14-day visa-free stay cannot be extended. For stays beyond 14 days, apply for a visitor visa at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Bangkok before departure. The visitor visa costs TWD 2,200 (about THB 2,500) for a single entry valid for 60 days. Taiwan periodically reviews and renews the visa-free trial for Thai nationals, so confirm the program status before booking if traveling close to the July 2026 expiry date.
Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Taipei Taoyuan run about 3 hours 45 minutes on China Airlines, EVA Air, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia X. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 1.1 TWD per THB 1 (or about 0.9 THB per TWD 1). EasyCard works on Taipei's MRT, buses, YouBike, and convenience stores at TWD 20 to TWD 65 per MRT trip. Night markets are the food highlight: dishes cost TWD 50 to TWD 150 (THB 45 to THB 136). 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are on every block and accept EasyCard for payments.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
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.
BKK–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to TPE
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air, Thai Airways, China Airlines, MyTravel Airways and STARLUX. With 245 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to TPE is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,547 miles (2,489 km). There are approximately 245 weekly flights outbound and 236 return, totaling 481 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Macau, Hong Kong and Da Nang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).