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TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) serves Taipei, about 30 km west of Taipei. 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.

IATATPE
ICAORCTP
ServesTaipei
From centre30 km
Non-stop103
Airlines50
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Elevation32 m

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The airport in numbers

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 41M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 49M in 2019.

Opened
1979
47 years ago
Passengers / year
41M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
49M
in 2019
Elevation
32 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Taoyuan International Airport Corporation
Passengers per year, 1981–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei

The airport is about 30 km west of Taipei, about 42 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~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~42 minmetered
Private transfer~42 minfixed upfront
Car rental~42 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TPE 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.)
New Taipei City23 km48 min—
Keelung51 km72 min—
Taichung117 km123 min—
Hualien128 km134 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Taiwan Taoyuan International 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 Taipei ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 103 destinations, operated by 50 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Airlines · EVA Air · TransAsia Airways · China Southern Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Uni Air · All Nippon Airways · Mandarin Airlines · Air China · Cathay Pacific

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Taiwan Taoyuan International 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the centre of Taipei?
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 30 km west of Taipei, about 42 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Taiwan Taoyuan International 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei?
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 Taiwan Taoyuan International 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport?
About 103 destinations, including Tokyo, Shanghai, Osaka, Seoul. 50 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Taiwan Taoyuan International 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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