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TSA Taipei Songshan Airport

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Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) serves Taipei, about 3 km northeast 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.

IATATSA
ICAORCSS
ServesTaipei
From centre3 km
Non-stop19
Airlines15
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Taipei Songshan Airport — facts & history

We pulled Taipei Songshan Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2021, against a peak of 15M in 1996.

Opened
1936
90 years ago
Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2021
Peak traffic
15M
in 1996
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Republic of China Air Force
Passengers per year, 1952–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Taipei Songshan Airport to Taipei

The airport is about 3 km northeast of Taipei, about 10 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~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TSA 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 City10 km20 min—
Keelung20 km42 min—
Hualien122 km128 min—
Taichung135 km142 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan Airport

Non-stop flights to about 19 destinations, operated by 15 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TransAsia Airways · Mandarin Airlines · China Airlines · Primaris Airlines · EVA Air · Sichuan Airlines · Uni Air · Air China · Shanghai Airlines · Xiamen Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan 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 3 km northeast of Taipei, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan Airport?
About 19 destinations, including Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Fuzhou. 15 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 Taipei Songshan 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 Taipei Songshan Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Taipei Songshan 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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