Former SkyTeam member China Southern Airlines currently offers discounted business class tickets from Paris to Taiwan’s largest city, Taipei. For just €1,490, you can reach the island with a change of planes in Guangzhou, enjoy lie-flat business class through your entire journey.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates.
Flights from Paris to Guangzhou are Airbus A350 services. These feature a modern business class cabin with lie-flat-seats in a 1-2-1 seating pattern. It garners decent reviews like this. Your connection to Taipei is operated with Airbus A330 aircraft, which also feature lie-flat-seats.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets are on sale for this price until April 15, 2024. You need to stay at least six days or one night from Saturday to Sunday at your destination to get the lowest fare. The lowest prices show up for departures from April through September, with a blockout in July.
You can use Google Flights to search for additional flight dates or compare prices. While the cheapest tickets are sold by online travel agencies, we recommend booking via China Southern’s website for €100 more, but added security.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
China Southern issues these tickets in booking class I. Frequent flyers can earn the following Miles&Points:
- 14,056 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 12,778 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 12,778 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
- 12,778 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 12,778 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 12,778 Avios on The British Airways Club
- 12,778 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- Customize Calculation
Contrary to the statement above, FlyingBlue members can no longer earn XP on China Southern flights.
Destination
Information & Tips for Taipei
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, offers a mix of modern city life and traditional culture. Key sights include the towering Taipei 101, the bustling night markets like Shilin, and historical spots such as the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), and while prices are generally reasonable, especially for food and transport, high-end shopping and hotels can be more expensive. The weather is hot and humid in summer with occasional typhoons, while winters are mild and damp.
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