Lounge 5

$20 gets you into Lounge 5 in Terminal 1

Lounge 5 sits airside in Terminal 1 at Taipei Songshan (TSA), and it runs on a straightforward schedule: doors open at 6:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM. It’s a generic contract lounge, not an airline flagship, so set expectations accordingly and treat it as a paid upgrade from the main terminal seating.

Access is easy if you carry lounge memberships: Priority Pass and Capital One cardholders both qualify for entry, and walk-up day passes run about $20 per person. If you’re looking at buying a pass, do the math against what you’d normally spend on a sit-down meal and a drink in the public area of Terminal 1.

The rating trends around 4 out of 5, which usually signals solid basics: a reasonably quiet room, standard self-serve snacks, and soft drinks or basic coffee machines. Don’t expect a full restaurant-style menu at this price point, but expect enough light food to cover a breakfast or simple pre-flight bite between 6 AM and 10 PM.

Power outlets and Wi‑Fi are the main reasons to pick a lounge like this at TSA Terminal 1. Figure on faster work time than at a busy gate area, with at least a few seats near plugs if you arrive right after opening at 6:00 AM or later in the evening close to the 10:00 PM cutoff. Bring your own USB-C brick in case sockets are limited.

With no strong data on crowding patterns, build in a 15–20 minute buffer to check in, find a seat, and grab food before a regional flight. Capital One and Priority Pass members should still factor in the time to walk back to domestic or international gates in Terminal 1, especially during busier evening waves.

Practical tip: if you don’t already have Priority Pass or Capital One access, treat the $20 day pass as worthwhile only when you have at least 90 minutes in Terminal 1; anything less and you’re better off grabbing coffee by the gate at TSA.