Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Taipei: what you need to know
Glasgow International Airport is located in Glasgow. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is eight hours ahead of Glasgow.
Leave plenty of time to make your GLA to Taipei flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from GLA to Taipei with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
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Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 7 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Taipei? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to GLA:
70.07% of flights leaving from Glasgow International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Taipei
£240 is currently the best price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Taipei flight. A return plane ticket starts at £420. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from GLA to Taipei. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Finding cheap tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Taipei is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest fares across every month and walk away with an epic deal.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 30 miles away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Glasgow International Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Go where the road takes you with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience more of Taipei and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from GLA to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 4 miles from central Taipei. Once you've disembarked your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near TSA. Settle in and get cosy after your GLA to Taipei flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and set off in the blink of an eye.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from TSA four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Before booking your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Taipei, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Taipei offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Glasgow International Airport to Taipei plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from GLA to Taipei around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Taipei, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. Around 80 miles south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 160 miles south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. No visit is complete without checking out Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.