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

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CI61
CI China
359
11:10 PM
CST T1
7:30 AM+1
CET
15h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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

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Taoyuan to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,820 mi 15h 20m nonstop -7h behind 40 1-stop hubs

TPE–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,820 miles in approximately 15h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CI China Airlines 7 359 15h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CI
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CI (7 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, TPE to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,143
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
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours behind Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 11:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,820 mi / 9,366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to TPE

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.

Getting from FRA

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.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

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

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,820 mi / 9,366 km
Flight time15h 20m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 15h 20m. The route covers 5,820 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TPE to FRA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, MXP, CKG, SZX, DWC, MUC, VIE, PRG, HKG, AMS, CAN, FCO, HAN, CDG, AUH, HND, BKK, IST, SGN, KUL, PEK, PVG, SIN, CGO, HKT, ICN, DXB, NRT, LHR, SFO, BOM, LAX, DEL, YVR, ORD, SEA, JFK, YYZ, DFW and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours behind Taoyuan.
Yes, return flights from FRA to TPE 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 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 ranges from 15 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,820 miles (9,366 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.