Taipei: €1,535 Turkish Airlines Business Class from Budapest

Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has published a very good fare for business class flights to Taiwan, selling tickets to Taipei for as little as €1,535 (~HUF 598,822) with departure from Budapest. The fare requires a change of planes in Istanbul in either direction.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Turkish Airlines with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €100 cheaper.

Flights from Budapest to Istanbul are Boeing 737 services. Turkish Airlines has a pretty decent European business class in these places with recliners in a 2-2 pattern. While the soft product is comparable to the Domestic First of US airlines, the food and beverage service is better.

Long-haul flights are operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft, featuring Turkish Airlines newest business class product. Lie-flat-seats in a 1-2-1 seating pattern await you.

You can choose between short layovers for maximum efficiency or add a stopover in Istanbul without increasing the ticket price. The airline actively offers free city tours.

Search & Book

Tickets are on sale until September 10, 2023 for departures between December 2023 and May 2024. You need to stay at least two days or one night from Saturday to Sunday in Taiwan to get the lowest fare. You may not stay longer than six months. Availability is best during the first three months of 2024.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. You can buy tickets from online travel agencies for €100 less than on Turkish Airlines’ website, but it comes with some risks:

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

Turkish Airlines issues tickets for all flights segments in booking class J. Star Alliance frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:

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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