Night markets, mountain hot springs and bubble tea on every corner, in one of the safest cities in Asia.
XiamenAir flies from Amsterdam to Taipei from €452 return, with a stop in China each way. The fare includes a checked bag, and the dates fall in late November and December 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Amsterdam Schiphol, Netherlands
- To: Taipei, Taiwan
- Airline: XiamenAir
- Stops: 1 stop in Fuzhou or Xiamen
- Price: €452 - €460 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
25/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
02/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
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Prices by date: 25/11 - 08/12 from €452 and 02/12 - 12/12 from €460. You leave Schiphol at 20:30 on both dates. On the 25/11 dates you land at Taoyuan at 10:25, two days later, and fly home from Songshan, the city airport, at 20:45. On the 02/12 dates you land at Songshan at 19:45 the next day. The stops are long, see the layover section below. The fare includes a cabin bag and a checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A biertje on an Amsterdam terrace costs about €6, more than a bowl of beef noodle soup in Taipei (€4-5). Bubble tea from a local chain is under €2, and five or six dishes at a night market, plus a drink, come to about €14. A ride on the MRT costs less than €1, against €3.40 for a single tram ticket in Amsterdam.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and December are mild in Taipei. Expect days of 20-23°C, nights around 16°C and some grey, drizzly days, especially in the hills. It is a comfortable time for walking, and the hot springs at Beitou are at their best.
🏨 Where to Stay
Three options, from a budget base by Main Station to a five-star in Songshan.
Hione Holiday Hotel · 8.2/10 · From €42/night
Simple and well located, close to Taipei Main Station and the airport MRT.
Palais de Chine Hotel · 8.7/10 · From €120/night
Central and polished, steps from the high-speed rail for day trips.
Mandarin Oriental Taipei · 9.1/10 · From €290/night
Full luxury with a big spa, for a proper treat at the end of the trip.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Fuzhou
On the 25/11 dates, the outbound stop in Fuzhou is 18h20, overnight, and the return stop is 13h50. On the 02/12 dates the outbound stop is only 3h45, but the return stop in Xiamen is 14h40. Dutch passport holders can currently enter China visa-free, but check the rules before you fly. Fuzhou's old town is about 1 hour from Changle airport by taxi.
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys walking tour: Fuzhou's restored old quarter of Ming and Qing courtyard houses, tea shops and street food, with a local guide.
If you'd rather rest:
Atour Hotel Fuzhou Changle International Airport Seaport City · 8.9/10 · From €54/night
3.6 km from the airport, for a proper night's sleep on the overnight stop.
Fuzhou Marriott Hotel Riverside · 8.5/10 · From €87/night
About 10 km from the airport, with a pool and river views.
🎯 What to Do
Taipei is food first, then mountains and the coast an hour away.
Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu day trip: The old mining town, the sky lantern village and the strange rock formations on the coast, in one day.
Night market food tour: Stinky tofu, pepper buns and oyster omelettes with a local guide who knows the best stalls.
Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin tea plantation: Green hills, a lake full of islets and a tea tasting in Taiwan's oolong country.
Paragliding on the Wanli coast: A tandem flight over the north coast, with video included.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Taipei is a launchpad, not the whole trip.
Sun Moon Lake: Taiwan's largest freshwater lake, about 2h30 south by bus.
Taroko Gorge: A marble canyon with cliffs over 1,000 m high, best as a two-day trip by train via Hualien.
Kaohsiung: Taiwan's southern port city, about 1h30 on the high-speed rail and warmer in December.
€452 return from Amsterdam to Taiwan, with a checked bag. Use the long stop to see a second city in China on the way.
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