Manchester, Greater Manchester to Taoyuan (MAN–TPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between MAN and TPE, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · TPE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Taoyuan.
British passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The 90-day stay cannot be extended; you must leave and re-enter for a new 90-day period.
You need a return or onward ticket. Immigration at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) processes arrivals quickly, with automated e-gates available for repeat visitors who register at the airport. No proof of funds or accommodation is required. Working on a visa-free entry is prohibited; a separate work permit and visa from the Taipei Representative Office in London is needed.
No direct flights from the UK to Taiwan exist. Connections via Hong Kong (HKG, 1 hour 45 minutes to TPE), Bangkok (BKK), or Tokyo (NRT) are fastest, with total journey times of 15 to 18 hours. EVA Air and China Airlines serve Taipei from European hubs via codeshare. The New Taiwan dollar (TWD) trades at roughly 32.5 TWD per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Taiwan's MRT system connects Taoyuan Airport to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes for TWD 160 (about $5).
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
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.
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Shanghai Pudong and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.