Taipei airport (TPE)

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, inaugurated on February 26, 1979, is the main airport of Taiwan and serves Taipei and the northern part of the island from its location in Dayuan, Taoyuan, about 40 km west of the capital. It is the main hub for China Airlines, EVA Air, and Starlux Airlines, and an important transit hub between North America and Southeast Asia — in 2025 it recorded a record 6.69 million transit passengers, driven by the rerouting of routes that previously operated through Hong Kong and Shanghai. It operates flights to destinations in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Oceania, and North America.

The airport is undergoing major expansion: Terminal 3, designed by the British firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, inaugurated its North Boarding Concourse in December 2025 and has its main construction at 80% progress, with full opening expected in 2027. When completed, the airport's total capacity will reach 82 million annual passengers.

Official website: taoyuan-airport.com

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Number of terminals: 2 operational terminals (T1 and T2), open 24 hours. The terminals are connected by two lines of Skytrain free service: the north line (Concourses A-D) and the south line (Concourses B-C), with departures every 2-6 minutes from 5:00 am to 12:00 am. At night, a free bus connects both terminals.

Annual traffic (2025): 47 million passengers, almost recovering pre-pandemic 2019 levels (~49 million).

Phone: +886 3 306 2000

Information counters available 24 hours on the ground floor of Terminal 1 (Tel +886 3 306 5081) and on the third floor of Terminal 2 (Tel +886 3 306 5086). Tourism offices on the first floor of both terminals, from 5:30 am to 12:00 am (Tel +886 3 398 3341 / 2194).

 Location

The airport is located 40 km (25 miles) west of Taipei, in the Dayuan District, Taoyuan County.

Car rental agencies

Car rental offices are located in the arrivals area on the first floor of both terminals. To pick up the vehicle, a passport, valid driver's license and International Driving Permit (mandatory for foreigners in Taiwan), and credit card in the main driver's name are required. In Taiwan, you drive on the right.

Terminal 1

1. Carplus
2. Ching Bing
3. Enterprise

Terminal 2

1. Avis
2. Budget
3. Hertz
4. Hotai

Parking services at Taipei airport (TPE)

There are several short-term and long-term parking lots within the premises, open 24 hours. The first 30 minutes are free in P1, P2, and P4 parking lots. Approximate rates are TWD40 per hour for short stays and TWD600 per day for long stays. Updated rates on the airport's official website.

P1 and P2 - Located on the east and west sides of Terminal 1, respectively. P2 offers a 2-hour free parking option (available since June 2025).

P3 and P4 - Located next to Terminal 2.

Cargo area 1 - In front of the customs office.

Cargo areas 2 and 3 - Located at the cargo station.

Cargo area 4 - In the cargo area, with free bus service to the terminals.

Since April 2026, temporary stops longer than 3 minutes in passenger pickup zones are automatically detected by cameras and penalized with fines of NT$600 to NT$1,200. If you are picking up passengers, use P1/P2 or P4 parking lots (first half hour free) and only go to the arrivals area when the passenger has already collected their luggage and is about to exit the terminal.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

If you are traveling with any particular need — whether due to reduced mobility, advanced age, visual impairment, autism spectrum conditions or other non-visible disabilities, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are an unaccompanied minor — inform your airline as far in advance as possible, ideally at least 48 hours before the flight, so that the necessary assistance is recorded in your reservation.

Ground services staff can assist with moving through the airport, luggage transport, and passing through security, passport, and customs controls. Facilities include ramps, designated wheelchair lanes, elevators, low-height telephones, electric vehicles for internal transfers, adapted restrooms, and accessible ticket machines for public transport tickets. There are reserved parking spaces with one free day of parking. For wheelchair-accessible taxis, call Tel +886 3 398 2832 (available 24 hours).

For non-visible disabilities, such as autism, you can request a distinctive lanyard (Sunflower Lanyard) that allows you to identify yourself to staff without the need for additional explanations.

Unaccompanied minors aged 5 to 11 are required to use the Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service; for those between 12 and 17, the service is optional, although recommended. The exact procedure, advance notice periods, and costs vary by airline, so it is advisable to confirm directly with the airline at the time of booking.