Frankfurt am Main to Taoyuan (FRA–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CI62
CI China
359
10:35 AM
CET T2
6:15 AM+1
CST
12h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5522
CI China
77X
1:12 PM
CET
8:53 AM+1
CST
12h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI61
CI China
359
11:10 PM
CST T1
7:30 AM+1
CET
15h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Taoyuan
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 5,820 mi 12h 40m nonstop +7h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–TPE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CI China Airlines 9 359, 77X 12h40-12h41 SkyTeam
VN Vietnam Airlines 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CI
77X Boeing 777-200ER – CI
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CI + VN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to TPE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to TPE.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,016
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Taoyuan is 7 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · TPE: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Taoyuan.
Distance & Flight Time
5,820 mi / 9,366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 40m to 12h 41m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to FRA

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.

Getting from TPE

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.

Taoyuan Climate

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

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Taoyuan route.
Route details
Distance5,820 mi / 9,366 km
Flight time12h 40m to 12h 41m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to TPE flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport take approximately 12h 40m to 12h 41m. The route covers 5,820 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from FRA to TPE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCT, DWC, CGO, PEK, PVG, BOM, IST, CAN, DXB, SZX, AUH, SGN, BKK, DEL, LHR, HAN, HKT, HKG, AMS, SIN, CDG, MUC, VIE, FCO, MXP, YYZ, ICN, PRG, SEA, NRT, IAH, ORD, DFW, HND, YVR, JFK, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Taoyuan is 7 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from TPE to FRA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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.