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Taipei Songshan Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

15 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

12527 Km

Transportation to Airport from New York City Center

John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport

There are many transportations methods available to get from the city center to the airport. No matter where you are in New York City you have access to the metro. Take the metro to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station, both of which are close to the airport; from there you can get on the AirTrain line and take it all the way to JFK.  

To get from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn to JFK you can take metro line A to Howard Beach Station. Then get on the AirTrain, which provides transportation to the terminals. The duration of the trip can vary according to where in the city you are departing from, but it usually takes around 60-75 minutes.  

To get from Manhattan to JFK you can take metro line E or the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train. Both lines go to Jamaica Station, from where you have to get on the AirTrain to get to the airport terminals. LIRR is the fastest option while the metro is the cheapest option. To get from the north of Queens or the south of Brooklyn to JFK, you can take the J line or the Z line. The metros and trains run every 5-10 minutes.

The NYC Airporter express shuttle bus service is another transportation alternative. These shuttles depart from Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal and the total time to get to JFK takes about 90 minutes. One thing to consider when picking this method of transportation is the varying traffic conditions. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes.  

Airport Information

JFK International Airport is the busiest airport in the United States, in terms of international passenger entry into the country. JFK serves passengers with 6 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, and Terminal 6. Close to 100 airlines from 50 countries land at this large airport. AirTrain trains provide transportation between the terminals. There are parking lots in various parts of the terminals, which can accommodate a total of 15,000 vehicles. These parking lots offer both short-term and long-term parking.

There are a total of 5 large hotels located in close proximity to the airport: Crowne Plaza, Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Radisson and Gardens Inn. These hotels offer shuttle services to and from the airport. To get to the hotel shuttles, first get on the AirTrain and take it to Federal Circle Station. You can access the hotels using the shuttles that depart from this station. The 6 passenger terminals at the airport all offer a wide variety of eating and drinking venues. Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonalds, Euro Cafe, Starbucks, New York Hotdog, Eat & Go Istanbul, Wendy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Subway are only a few of them.

If you want to go shopping your options are endless. There are many Duty Free shops like International Shops Duty Free, DFS Duty Free, and Duty Free Americas. You can also find many brand name stores like L’Occataine, Pandora, Swatch, Hudson, Victoria Secret, M&M’s Store, Best Buy, Guess, Hermes, Mont Blanc, and BVLGARI. Lounge services belonging to various airlines, like British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, KLM, and Air France are scattered throughout all the terminals.

Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 have the most lounge services. The airport contains a total of 22 lounges. You can connect to the internet at the airport for a fee. There are daily or monthly unlimited plans or you can also connect by paying an hourly usage fee.


Newark Liberty Intl. Airport

From Penn Station, one of the city’s major stations located in central Manhattan, you can get to Newark Liberty Airport Station in about 30 minutes by taking the NJ Transit train or the Amtrak train. From this station you need to get on the AirTrain trains, which depart every 3 minutes and get to the airport terminals in about 10 minutes.

The Newark Airport Express service is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. These buses depart from Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal and the total time to get to Newark Liberty Airport is about 60 minutes. If you are going to use this method of transportation we recommend taking the varying traffic conditions into account. These buses run every 30 minutes.  

Airport Information

Newark Liberty Airport was the first airport to open in New York. It is ranked second in terms of passenger density, after JFK. Newark Liberty Airport has a total of 3 passenger terminals, Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. Terminal A is divided into 3 satellite buildings. Terminal B was expanded into a 3 level facility. Terminal C was built after Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal C only handles United Airlines and United Express flights.

Like JFK, AirTrain trains provide free transportation between the terminals and the parking lot.

There are a variety of restaurants and cafes located in all 3 terminals, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, Subway, Market Fresh, Villa Pizza, Phillip’s Seafood, Wendy’s, Java Moon Cafe, and World Bean.

If you want to go shopping your options are endless. There are many Duty Free shops like EJE Duty Free, Duty Free Shop, and Dufry Duty Free. You can also find many brand name stores like Swatch, Hudson, Best Buy, The Body Shop, Sunglass Hut, MAC, and L’Occataine. Lounge services belonging to various airlines, like British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, and Porter Airlines are scattered throughout all the terminals.

Terminal B offers the most lounge services. You can connect to the internet at the airport for a fee. There are daily or monthly unlimited plans or you can also connect by paying an hourly usage fee.

Transportation to Taipei City Center from Airport

Taipei Songshan Airport

Taiwan’s capital Taipei is the largest city in the country, welcoming millions of visitors every year. The city is also home to what was once the world’s tallest buildingthe famous Taipei 101, until the Burj Khalifa building was constructed in Dubai.

With its unique culture, interesting architecture, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei has become a holiday paradise and popular tourist destination. Taipei has a very modern and extremely useful public transportation system, offering visitors a variety of transportation alternatives. The city has 5 different metro lines that operate from 6 am to midnight. The metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around in the city. The metro lines run every 5 minutes.

You can buy a ticket for the metro from the machines located at the station or from a ticket sales office. Metro tickets can be purchased as a single use ticket or as a 1-5 day use ticket. Ticket prices vary between 20 – 380 New Taiwan Dollars. There are also many bus lines and bus stations located in the city. You can purchase a ticket for the bus at the machines located at the bus stops. The official language in the country is Chinese however since Taipei is such a popular tourist destination signs displaying information about bus stops, metro lines, and schedules at the bus stops and metro stations are in English.

Since the public transportation system is highly developed and quite safe in the city, taxis are used for comfort rather than necessity. The taxi fares are set and taxis will run according to these fixed rates. The biggest problem with taxis is the fact that most taxi drivers don’t speak English. So it is a good idea to have the name of your destination written down in Chinese with you to show the taxi driver. There are also taxis that are operated by the government and taxis companies, with the aim of further developing tourism, that offer reasonably priced city tours and feature 3 different routes.    

Renting a bike is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city. Youbike provides this bicycle rental service and features rental spots located in most parts of the city. You can rent a bike using your credit card at most stations and when you’re finished you can return your bike at any station that is convenient. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of time you use the bike for. Renting a bike costs 10 New Taiwan Dollars for every 30 minutes.

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the city center. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the airport.

High-speed Train

There is a high-speed train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from the airport arrivals terminal every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the train station. To go to the city center you must take train THSR. The train ride to the city from the airport takes about 30 minutes. From this station you can also get to many other parts of the city.

Taxi

There are taxi stands that operate 24 hours a day, located at the exit of both terminals. Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. A taxi to central Taipei costs around 1,000 New Taiwan dollars.

Shuttle Services

To get to the city center from the airport you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the city center from Taoyuan International Airport. These shuttles to the city take about 30 minutes.

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the city. There are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport. We recommend getting in contact with the rental car company beforehand to book your vehicle in advance. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the city. If you book your hotel’s airport shuttle service in advance, a driver will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area holding a card with your name on it when you land.

Airport Information

Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.

There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.

Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.

If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies. 


Taoyuan Intl. Airport

Taiwan’s capital Taipei is the largest city in the country, welcoming millions of visitors every year. The city is also home to what was once the world’s tallest buildingthe famous Taipei 101, until the Burj Khalifa building was constructed in Dubai.

With its unique culture, interesting architecture, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei has become a holiday paradise and popular tourist destination. Taipei has a very modern and extremely useful public transportation system, offering visitors a variety of transportation alternatives. The city has 5 different metro lines that operate from 6 am to midnight. The metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around in the city. The metro lines run every 5 minutes.

You can buy a ticket for the metro from the machines located at the station or from a ticket sales office. Metro tickets can be purchased as a single use ticket or as a 1-5 day use ticket. Ticket prices vary between 20 – 380 New Taiwan Dollars. There are also many bus lines and bus stations located in the city. You can purchase a ticket for the bus at the machines located at the bus stops. The official language in the country is Chinese however since Taipei is such a popular tourist destination signs displaying information about bus stops, metro lines, and schedules at the bus stops and metro stations are in English.

Since the public transportation system is highly developed and quite safe in the city, taxis are used for comfort rather than necessity. The taxi fares are set and taxis will run according to these fixed rates. The biggest problem with taxis is the fact that most taxi drivers don’t speak English. So it is a good idea to have the name of your destination written down in Chinese with you to show the taxi driver. There are also taxis that are operated by the government and taxis companies, with the aim of further developing tourism, that offer reasonably priced city tours and feature 3 different routes.    

Renting a bike is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city. Youbike provides this bicycle rental service and features rental spots located in most parts of the city. You can rent a bike using your credit card at most stations and when you’re finished you can return your bike at any station that is convenient. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of time you use the bike for. Renting a bike costs 10 New Taiwan Dollars for every 30 minutes.

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the city center. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the airport.

High-speed Train

There is a high-speed train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from the airport arrivals terminal every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the train station. To go to the city center you must take train THSR. The train ride to the city from the airport takes about 30 minutes. From this station you can also get to many other parts of the city.

Taxi

There are taxi stands that operate 24 hours a day, located at the exit of both terminals. Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. A taxi to central Taipei costs around 1,000 New Taiwan dollars.

Shuttle Services

To get to the city center from the airport you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the city center from Taoyuan International Airport. These shuttles to the city take about 30 minutes.

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the city. There are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport. We recommend getting in contact with the rental car company beforehand to book your vehicle in advance. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the city. If you book your hotel’s airport shuttle service in advance, a driver will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area holding a card with your name on it when you land.

Weather in Taipei

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 13ºC - Max 17ºC
ThursdayMin 12ºC - Max 15ºC
FridayMin 14ºC - Max 18ºC
SaturdayMin 14ºC - Max 17ºC
SundayMin 13ºC - Max 15ºC

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