Frankfurt am Main to Taoyuan (FRA–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–TPE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,820 miles in approximately 12h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI China Airlines | 9 | 359, 77X | 12h40-12h41 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| VN Vietnam Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Taoyuan.
German passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity. You need a return or onward ticket. No advance registration or online form is required.
The 90-day stay cannot be extended. If you want to stay longer, you must leave and re-enter. Frequent back-to-back visa-free entries may draw scrutiny. For work or study, apply for the appropriate visa at a Taipei Representative Office in Germany before departure. Taiwan uses the name "Taipei Representative Office" for its diplomatic missions since it does not have formal embassies in most countries.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–TPE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to TPE
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FRA to TPE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to TPE ranges from 12 hours 40 minutes to 12 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,820 miles (9,366 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.