Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taipei, TW · 40 km (25 mi) west of Taipei
Getting to the city
| Mode | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CitiAir Bus 1960 Bus · Every 20-30 min · roughly early morning to late evening | 60-80 min TPE–Xinyi | $4-5 |
| Hotel Shuttle Novotel Taoyuan Airport Hotel shuttle · Roughly every 30-60 min · schedule varies by time of day | 5-10 min hotel–TPE | $0 (complimentary for guests, taxi backup ~$5-10) |
| Intercity Coach to Kaohsiung Coach · Roughly every 30-60 min across operators · day and some night runs | 4-5.5 hr TPE–Kaohsiung | $20-25 |
| Intercity Coach to Taichung Coach · Every 20-40 min · roughly early morning to late evening | 2-3 hr TPE–Taichung | $10-15 |
Insider notes
Save money by taking the Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei for $4-6 instead of a $30-40 taxi ride.
The observation deck in Terminal 2 offers superior runway views from 06:30 to 22:30. Don’t be surprised by a bag check upon entry.
Transfer smoothly between terminals with the 24-hour Skytrain, pressing the call button after midnight for service.
Taipei Taoyuan — two terminals, the Airport MRT, and the trip from the city
Taoyuan is Taiwan’s principal international airport and the home of China Airlines and EVA Air, along with the newer Starlux. It sits well west of Taipei, so the ride into the city is a proper journey rather than a quick hop, and the airport train is the thing to know about.
The terminals
There are two terminals, T1 and T2, each serving a mix of carriers — EVA and Starlux largely from T2, China Airlines from T1, and other airlines split between them. The two are connected airside and landside by an automated Skytrain people mover, so moving between them for a connection is quick. A third terminal is planned to add capacity as the airport grows.
Getting into Taipei
The Taoyuan Airport MRT is the standard route into the city. It runs from stations at both terminals to Taipei Main Station, with a faster express (Commuter and Express services share the line) getting you there in roughly 35 to 40 minutes, where you connect to Taipei’s excellent metro and the high-speed rail. The airport is about 40 km west of central Taipei, so the MRT comfortably beats a taxi on both cost and reliability; taxis are metered and available for those who prefer the door-to-door ride.
Worth knowing
Taoyuan is a straightforward, modern airport with good food and lounges, and the Skytrain makes the two-terminal layout painless. Because the city is a fair distance away, a short layover is not enough time to nip into Taipei and back — save that for a longer connection. Carry an EasyCard or buy an MRT ticket at the station, and check your terminal before you travel so you head to the right building from the city side.
Other China Airlines hubs
Where is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)?
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is in Taipei, TW, a hub for China Airlines and EVA Air.
How many terminals does Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport have?
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport has 2 terminals, handling around 48.5M passengers a year.
How do I get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei?
Ground options include CitiAir Bus 1960, Hotel Shuttle Novotel Taoyuan Airport, Intercity Coach to Kaohsiung — CitiAir Bus 1960 takes about 60-80 min TPE–Xinyi ($4-5).