Manila to Taipei Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Best Time | 2026

Manila (MNL) to Taipei (TPE) is the Philippines’ shortest international corridor, flown nonstop by EVA Air, China Airlines, PAL, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia with around 63 weekly departures and just a 2.0-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit between PHP 8,500-14,000. Route is heavy factory-OFW corridor (manufacturing, electronics) plus growing tourism since visa-free was extended.

Route at a glance

• Distance & duration: ~2.0 hours nonstop, MNL to TPE.
• Carriers nonstop: EVA Air (BR), China Airlines (CI), PAL (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J), AirAsia (Z2).
• Frequency: ~63 weekly departures, multi-daily.
• OFW corridor: Yes — factory and electronics workers.

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Best time to book

Cheapest pockets are late January through March and mid-September through early November, when fares dip to PHP 7,500-10,000 roundtrip. Avoid the Lunar New Year window (late Jan-Feb), kasi factory OFWs and tourists pushing demand peaks fares past PHP 22,000. Summer holiday (July-August) at Christmas-New Year similarly pricey. Book 6-10 weeks ahead for tipid pricing po. Weekday departures (Tue/Wed) save PHP 1,200-2,200 versus Friday-Sunday. AirAsia’s red-eye banks are usually cheapest — sulit kapag walang malaking baggage.

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Fare bracket (peso-first)

• Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 7,500-10,500 (TWD 4,200-5,900 / USD 135-190).
• Mid (Apr-Jun, Oct-early Dec): PHP 11,000-16,000 (TWD 6,200-9,000 / USD 195-285).
• Peak (Lunar New Year, summer, holidays): PHP 22,000-30,000 (TWD 12,400-16,900 / USD 395-535).

OFW-specific notes

Kabayan, ang TPE ang pinaka-mabilis na overseas trip — 2 hours lang. EVA Air’s 30 kg baggage is sulit para sa pasalubong, lalo na electronics and groceries from Carrefour at PX Mart. PAL’s Bayani Program is friendlier kapag may rebooking issues. Always carry your ARC card and contract — Taoyuan immigration sometimes asks first-time arrivals. Paano kung delayed ang flight? Carriers tend to rebook within the same day kasi multiple banks daily; flag your status at the counter.

FAQ

Magkano ang ticket Manila to Taipei? Roughly PHP 8,500-14,000 (TWD 4,800-7,900 / USD 150-250) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 22,000-30,000.

Visa-free ba ang Pinoy sa Taiwan? Oo po — 14 days visa-free since 2024 extension. Factory OFWs travel under employment visa.

Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit para sa OFW? EVA at China Airlines give 30 kg base baggage; Cebu Pacific cheapest base fare. Para sa pasalubong runs, EVA sulit.

Ilan oras ang flight? Around 2 hours nonstop — pinaka-malapit Asian destination from Manila.

Related guides on this site

• OFW flights guide →
• Flights to Taiwan →
• EVA Air carrier guide →
• Best time to book flights from the Philippines →

Updated 9 May 2026. FlyPilipinas is a 14-person Filipino editorial team; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.