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RMQ Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport

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Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) serves Taichung, about 15 km northwest of Taichung. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARMQ
ICAORCMQ
ServesTaichung
From centre15 km
Non-stop23
Airlines8
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Elevation202 m

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The airport in numbers

Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport — facts & history

We pulled Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 581,767 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 2.8M in 2019.

Opened
1954
72 years ago
Passengers / year
581,767
as of 2021
Peak traffic
2.8M
in 2019
Elevation
202 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Passengers per year, 1971–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport to Taichung

The airport is about 15 km northwest of Taichung, about 31 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~22 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~31 minmetered
Private transfer~31 minfixed upfront
Car rental~31 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From RMQ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Hualien105 km110 min—
New Taipei City122 km129 min—
Taipei127 km133 min—
Tainan148 km155 min—
Keelung149 km156 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Taichung ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport

Non-stop flights to about 23 destinations, operated by 8 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Mandarin Airlines · Uni Air · TransAsia Airways · Shandong Airlines · China Airlines · EVA Air · Dragonair · Hong Kong Express Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Taichung shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport to the centre of Taichung?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 15 km northwest of Taichung, about 31 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport to Taichung?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport?
About 23 destinations, including Hong Kong, Ninbo, Xiamen, Hangzhou. 8 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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