Taipei is one of Asia's most likeable cities and a cheap regional hub — €108 to Busan, sub-€155 hops across Japan, Korea and Vietnam, and an affordable reach into India that makes Taiwan a smart base for the region.
Taoyuan International (TPE) is well west of the city, and the link is excellent: the Taoyuan Airport MRT runs to Taipei Main Station in about 35 minutes for NTD 160 (around €5) on the Express service (the Commuter service is the same price, just slower). Grab an EasyCard — Taiwan’s brilliant reloadable smart card — and it covers the airport MRT, the city metro, buses, YouBike rentals and even convenience stores. From Taipei Main Station everything connects. For a first-time visitor, the MRT plus an EasyCard is all the transport planning you’ll ever need.
As a base, Taipei’s value is its dense East Asian network and the budget-airline competition that keeps Japan, Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines cheap.
The near-Asia steals
Taipei’s cheapest fares are superb. Busan (€108) leads — South Korea’s coastal second city — with Manila (€125), Okinawa (€125) (Japan’s subtropical island chain), Ho Chi Minh City (€136) and Hanoi (€153) all near or under €155. That’s Korea, the Philippines, southern Japan and both ends of Vietnam, all cheap and frequent. These are the impulse routes: short hops on the LCCs, perfect for a weekend out of Taipei.
India — the longer reach
The board stretches west into the subcontinent. Bombay (€268) opens India’s western coast and Mumbai, while Kolkata (€316) reaches eastern India and Bengal. These are well-priced for the distance and a useful way to combine an East Asian trip with onward Indian travel — the kind of routing that’s awkward and expensive from many other starting points but straightforward from Taipei.
Okinawa — the sleeper pick
Worth singling out: Okinawa at €125 is one of the best-value escapes here. Japan’s subtropical island chain is far closer to Taiwan than to mainland Japan, and the fare reflects it — turquoise water, white-sand beaches and a distinct Ryukyu culture, all for a price that barely registers. If you want Japan-but-tropical without the mainland price, this is the route.
Bag fares: the LCC tell
Every fare on this board is shown as a base price — typical of the budget carriers that drive Taipei’s regional network. These are cabin-only tickets where a checked bag costs extra, and Asian LCCs are strict on luggage weights, charging a premium for bags added late. If you’re travelling with more than a backpack, add the checked allowance when you book rather than at the airport gate.
Cheapest destinations from Taipei right now
Good-price round-trip targets from aifly’s own tracked fares — “good price” means book at or below this; nothing here is invented or scraped from third parties. The live deal page for each route shows the current fare.
| Destination | Good price | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Busan | €108 | €108 to South Korea's coastal second city — beaches, seafood and temples. Cheapest here. |
| Manila | €125 | €125 to the Philippines — beaches, islands and a warm welcome. |
| Okinawa | €125 | €125 — Japan's subtropical island chain, far closer to Taiwan than the mainland. |
| Ho Chi Minh City | €136 | €136 into Vietnam's energetic southern hub. |
| Hanoi | €153 | €153 to Vietnam's atmospheric northern capital. |
| Bombay | €268 | €268 opens India's western coast and Mumbai's energy. |
| Kolkata | €316 | €316 into eastern India and the gateway to Bengal. |
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest flight from Taipei?
Busan at around €108 — South Korea's coastal second city — with Manila (€125), Okinawa (€125), Ho Chi Minh City (€136) and Hanoi (€153) all near or under €155.
How do I get from Taoyuan Airport into Taipei?
The Taoyuan Airport MRT runs to Taipei Main Station in about 35 minutes for NTD 160 (€5) on the Express. Get an EasyCard — it covers the airport MRT, city metro, buses, YouBike and convenience stores.
What's the best-value Japan route from Taipei?
Okinawa at around €125 — Japan's subtropical island chain is far closer to Taiwan than the mainland, so the fare is low for turquoise water, white-sand beaches and Ryukyu culture.
Do these Taipei fares include a checked bag?
No — every fare is a cabin-only base price, typical of the LCCs. Asian budget airlines are strict on luggage weights. Add a checked allowance at booking if needed.
Can you fly to India from Taipei?
Yes — Bombay (€268) and Kolkata (€316) reach western and eastern India, well-priced for the distance and a handy way to combine an East Asian trip with onward Indian travel.
How current are these Taipei prices?
They're the lowest verified round-trip fares we've tracked recently and move with season and demand. Use each as a target for that route and book when you find a fare at or below it.
Seasons, carriers and airport details verified June 2026 and can change — confirm current conditions before you book.