Taipei: China Southern Flights from Rome, Frankfurt, London, Paris Starting at €351 (Checked Bag Included)

China Southern Airlines is currently offering flights from Rome, Frankfurt, London and Paris to Taipei starting at €351 for trips until June 2024. The fare includes a checked bag, which can weigh 23 kilos.

You can get the best prices from the following departure airports:

Prices from London come with the catch of two long layovers in Guangzhou. However, you can use it to take advantage of China’s visa-free transit program and explore this flourishing city.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €500 (€400 from Rome) for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates.

You would fly China Southern’s Airbus A350 from Paris and their Boeing 787 from Rome and London, both of which offer a 3-3-3 configuration. While the 787 offers power sockets, the Airbus A350 only allows you to charge your devices via USB outlets in economy class. The short flight will be on an Airbus A330, offering a 2-4-2 configuration.

Search & Book

According to the fare rules, the cheapest tickets are on sale until January 22, 2024 for travel between January and June. There is a minimum stay of 6 nights or a Saturday night and a maximum stay of 3 months.

You can use our calendar above that will show you availabilities. Once you select your dates, it will forward you to Skyscanner with your preselected flight dates. Booking this fare on China Southern’s website is also an option. You can also search more specifically on Google Flights (instructions) for example by setting filters.

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 Z. This is what a trip from Rome would earn you:

You can calculate your own earnings with the help of our mileage calculator. We also have a status calculator, which can help you decide which status should you aim for or which status does your next trip helps achieve. Or use our program mileage calculator that calculates your earnings based on your current status and routing:

See instructions on our status calculator‘s page.

Destination

Hotel prices in Taipei usually start at roughly €50, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:

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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Information & Tips for Taiwan

Taiwan offers a mix of natural beauty and urban energy, with key sights like Taipei 101, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, and the night markets of Taipei and Kaohsiung. The local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), and prices are generally reasonable—street food and public transport are cheap, while hotels range from budget to upscale. The weather is hot and humid in summer, with typhoon season peaking from July to September, while winters are mild, especially in the north.

Taiwan has a well-developed transport system that’s generally easy to use. In cities like Taipei and Kaohsiung, the metro is efficient, clean, and covers most key areas, while buses fill in the gaps. Between cities, the high-speed rail on the west coast is fast and reliable, though more expensive than regular trains. Smaller towns and rural areas may require more planning, as public transport can be limited or infrequent.

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Information & Tips for Guangzhou

Guangzhou is formerly known as Canton in many western counties. It is the most influential metropolis in Southern China. Although in these days it is overshadowed by neighbouring cities Shenzhen and Hong Kong (both can be reached by car within an hour), Guangzhou has a much larger legacy than those flashy up-and-comers. Its name is patron to both dialect and culture of the whole region – Cantonese. The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and most transactions are done via mobile apps like WeChat Pay or Alipay, though cash is still accepted. Prices are moderate, with affordable street food and reasonable hotel rates. The weather is humid and subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters, so pack light clothing and an umbrella, especially during the rainy season from April to September.

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