Travelling from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Taipei. Check out your options departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when searching for a flight from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Shanghai (where Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Taipei to SHA.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% arrive on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can book a direct Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flight ticket with departures from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Decide if leaving from TSA is a better fit for your trip.
When departing from TSA, there's a good mix of airlines that fly nonstop to your destination. Take to the skies on a direct flight from Taipei to SHA with one of these options:
On the TSA to SHA route, China Eastern Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Go with China Airlines. 96.21% of its flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport arrive on schedule.
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Taipei to SHA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Taipei Songshan Airport:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 91.15% of them arriving on schedule.
About Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SHA:
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is ₹ 11,493. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 17,836. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Taipei to SHA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Visit Shanghai in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Taipei to SHA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Taipei to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
外滩-观景平台 and 外滩建筑群 are just two of the big attractions to put on your Shanghai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Shanghai Museum.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
