London in winter is grey and getting greyer. Taipei is neon-lit night markets, misty mountain trails and street food that costs less than your commute. China Eastern is flying London to Taipei from £345 return, with one stop, across dates from October 2026 through to March 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, UK
- To: Taipei, Taiwan
- Airline: China Eastern
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: £345–£380 return
- When: October 2026 to March 2027
Example dates:
03/10/2026 - 28/10/2026
05/11/2026 - 18/11/2026
13/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
02/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
05/01/2027 - 20/01/2027
13/01/2027 - 22/01/2027
16/02/2027 - 27/02/2027
04/03/2027 - 13/03/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a London pub now averages £6.80. In Taipei, a cold Taiwan Beer at a night market stall costs about £1.50. A full bowl of beef noodle soup or a plate of stir-fried greens from a street stall runs £3-4, and you'll struggle to spend more than £8 on a proper sit-down dinner. Your usual Friday night round in London covers two full days of eating out in Taipei.
☀️ The Weather
Taipei stays mild through the whole booking window. October is still warm, with highs around 28°C and the odd shower. By November and December it settles into a gentle 19-25°C by day, dropping to 14-17°C at night, dry enough for long days out on foot. January is the coolest month, hovering around 16°C, still jumper weather rather than coat weather. Whatever month you pick, you're trading London drizzle for short sleeves in the afternoon.
🏨 Where to Stay
Taipei covers every budget, from hostel bunks to five-star towers.
Ambience Hotel Taipei — 8.2/10 · From £30/night Simple, well-located rooms near the MRT, built for travellers who just need a clean base between night markets.
Caesar Metro Taipei — 8.6/10 · From £65/night A comfortable mid-range base close to Taipei Main Station, family-friendly and easy for day trips out of the city.
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei — 9.1/10 · From £200/night Five-star rooms, a rooftop pool and a spa, for anyone making this the one big trip of the year.
🎯 What to Do
Taipei runs on night markets, temples and mountain views right at the edge of the city.
Elephant Mountain hike — A steep 20-minute climb for the best skyline view in Taipei, especially at sunset. Longshan Temple — Incense smoke, chanting and centuries of history in the middle of a modern city. Shilin Night Market — Taiwan's biggest night market, stall after stall of Michelin-recognised street food. Jiufen's lantern streets — A former gold-mining town with steep lantern-lit alleys, best reached as a half-day trip.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Taipei is a starting point for the rest of Taiwan, not the whole trip.
Jiufen — Hillside town of teahouses and lantern-lit lanes, about an hour by train and bus from Taipei. Sun Moon Lake — Taiwan's largest lake, ringed by mountains and temples, roughly 2.5-3 hours by bus. Taroko Gorge — Marble canyons and river gorges near Hualien, about 2-3 hours by train. Yehliu Geopark — Strange wind-carved rock formations on the coast, including the famous Queen's Head, around an hour by bus.
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