Taipei: €370 with Xiamen Airlines from Amsterdam (full service, no miles)

Taipei

Chinese carrier Xiamen Airlines offers cheap flights from Amsterdam Schipol to Taipei, Taiwan. These are fares in Xiamen Airlines’ ‘Economy Supersaver’ booking category. This means you’ll enjoy full board service and one free checked bag up to 23kg, but won’t receive any frequent flyer miles.

MF AMS TPE 375
Great times, but different airports in Taipei. Though Songshan airport might be even more convenient.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operates flights between Amsterdam and Xiamen. You can expect a 3-3-3 seating pattern with videoscreens available for every passenger. A Boeing 737 will operate the short hop from Xiamen to Taipei.

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According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale until October 15, 2019. While no travel period is or minimum stay is given, a maximum stay of one month applies. Availability is pretty sparse, but you can find singular flight dates using Google Flights (instructions). Enter the dates you retrieved into our flight search to find the cheapest ticket available.

Destination

The fare conditions allow a stopover in Xiamen. EU-Citizens with an international connecting flight can acquire a 24-hour-visa at the airport without further applications, which can also be used during long layovers. Xiamen is widely regarded as one of China’s most beautiful cities. The airport is located on the edge of the island that hosts the city. It is possible to get to the city center by bus or taxi.

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 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.

Climate diagram for Taibei (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

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