Flying from Taipei to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Taipei to Reykjavik. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the primary point of entry to Reykjavik.
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Taipei.
Give yourself enough time to make your Taipei to Reykjavik flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Reykjavik
To pick up cheap Taipei to Reykjavik flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Taipei to Reykjavik.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Taipei to Reykjavik by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Save on your Taipei to Reykjavik flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Traveling from central Taipei to TPE takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 20 miles in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Reykjavik? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, data shows 74.72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is around 4 miles from central Taipei. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Taipei to Reykjavik? Check in to a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Taipei Songshan Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 91% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 25 miles away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Reykjavik. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Keflavik International Airport rental car and discover Reykjavik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Flizzr are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Central Reykjavik is around 1 mile from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV). After your flight from Taipei to Reykjavik has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 25 minutes.
Europcar, RAS Car Rental and Hertz make collecting a Reykjavik International Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from RKV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Taipei to Reykjavik. July is the busiest month for a trip to Reykjavik. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your Taipei to Reykjavik tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 46ºF to 59ºF.
December sees average temperatures of between 21ºF and 39ºF. Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Reykjavik, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Reykjavik itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Iceland.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iceland you should also see. Around 3 miles south of Reykjavik, a visit to Kópavogur will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Yndisgarðurinn, Fífu parkið and Elliðavatns-stífla.
If you want to check out another major stop in Iceland, head for Hafnarfjörður, about 6 miles south of Reykjavik. Höfðaskógur forest, Dog relief area in Hafnarfjordur and Víðistaðatún are key highlights.