Taoyuan to Frankfurt am Main (TPE–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TPE–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,820 miles in approximately 14h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 359 | 14h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
TPE: CST · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 12:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Taiwan (ROC) passport holders enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The passport must include a personal identification number (Taiwan national ID number) on the bio-data page. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. The 90-day clock is shared across all 27 Schengen countries.
The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
TPE–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPE to FRA
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TPE to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPE to FRA is about 14 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,820 miles (9,366 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 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.