How long should I plan for a layover in Taipei?

The best layover in Taipei is 3–12 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Taipei?

Taipei is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Taipei a good layover city?

Yes. Taipei scores 87/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Raohe Street Night Market for stinky tofu and scallion pancakes

Taipei layover (TSA). 12h. LayoverScore™ 87.

TaipeiTSA6h on the groundScore 87

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Taipei

20 minutes to city center. 3–12 hours of layover time.

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63-min walk from the airport

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How long at Taipei?

YOUR 12H LAYOVER

What 12 hours in Taipei gets you.

Raohe Street Night Market for stinky tofu and scallion pancakes. Taipei 101 observation deck and surrounding Xinyi shopping district. Longshan Temple in Wanhua district.

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What 12 hours in Taipei gets you.

Night markets, bubble tea birthplace, and Taipei 101 within twenty minutes.

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