Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

Passengers disembark into dedicated arrival corridors and move sequentially through agricultural inspection, immigration, baggage collection, and customs control before entering the main arrivals hall.

• Follow arrival signage towards Immigration upon disembarking the aircraft.
• Complete the online Taiwan Arrival Card prior to arrival or present a physical paper card if applicable.
• Pass through mandatory hand-luggage inspection for agricultural products and pork items.
• Proceed through passport control at National Immigration Agency counters.
• Collect checked luggage from the designated carousel displayed on flight information screens.
• Submit customs declarations if carrying goods, currency, or agricultural products exceeding standard allowance thresholds.

• Train

  Airport MRT (Express Train)

  Direct rail service linking both terminals to Taipei Main Station.

  Time:

  roughly 35-40 minutes

  Typical cost:

  approx NT$150

• Train

  Airport MRT (Commuter Train)

  Stopping service linking both terminals to local stations and Taipei Main Station.

  Time:

  roughly 50-55 minutes

  Typical cost:

  approx NT$150

• Train

  Express Airport Bus (Route 1819)

  Direct highway coach service operating between the airport and Taipei Main Station.

  Time:

  roughly 45-60 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  approx NT$130-140

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Metered taxis available 24/7 at designated ranks outside the arrival halls of both terminals.

  Time:

  roughly 40-60 minutes depending on destination and traffic

  Typical cost:

  approx NT$1,200-1,500 (meter fare plus airport surcharge)

Transit between terminals is straightforward via airport transit systems without needing to leave the secure area if through-ticketed.

• An automated Skytrain links Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 free of charge inside both airside and landside areas.
• Free airport shuttle buses operate between terminals landside at regular intervals.
• Transfer passengers with onward boarding passes can follow the 'Transfer' signs directly to airside security checkpoints.

Free public Wi-Fi coverage is provided throughout both terminals for all travellers.

• Select the public network named 'TPE-Free' to connect.
• No account registration or phone number verification is required.
• Pre-paid local SIM card counters and mobile Wi-Fi router rental desks are available in the arrivals hall.

Full banking and currency exchange services are available landside and airside in both terminals.

• 24-hour foreign exchange counters operate in both terminal arrival halls.
• ATMs accepting international bank cards are located throughout the departure and arrival zones.
• The official local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD/NT$). Major credit cards are widely accepted across urban areas.

A wide variety of dining establishments operates in both public and secure passenger areas.

• Basement food courts in both terminals feature local Taiwanese street food, rice dishes, and noodle bars.
• Airside areas offer international fast-food chains, coffee shops, and formal restaurants.
• Several 24-hour convenience stores operate in the public areas of both terminals.

Independent and airline-operated lounges are situated in the airside departure areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

• Airline alliance lounges cater to premium cabin passengers and elite frequent flyers.
• Pay-per-use independent lounges offer shower facilities, dining, and workspace to all passengers regardless of airline.
• Public rest zones with quiet seating are positioned along the departure concourses.

On-site and nearby hotel accommodation caters to transit passengers and early morning departures.

• A transit hotel operates within the secure airside area of Terminal 2.
• Major international hotels are located a short taxi or shuttle ride from the airport grounds.
• Day rooms and capsule accommodations are available for short rest periods near the airport complex.

Baggage handling, storage, and forwarding services are located in the landside arrival halls.

• Left-luggage services and automated storage lockers operate in both terminals.
• Luggage wrapping services are situated near departure check-in counters.
• Luggage delivery services can transfer bags directly from the airport to hotel destinations across Taiwan.

Dedicated family facilities and accessible infrastructure are provided across both terminal buildings.

• Nursery rooms featuring baby-changing tables, hot water dispensers, and private nursing spaces are located throughout the airport.
• Stroller rental service desks are available for travel within the terminal complexes.
• All main passenger routes feature step-free access, elevators, and wide corridors.

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
• Currency Exchange Desks
• SIM Card & Connectivity Counters
• Luggage Storage & Lockers
• Medical Clinic
• Baby Care Rooms
• Showers
• Prayer Rooms

Local emergency number: 110 (Police), 119 (Ambulance/Fire), 112 (Mobile Emergency)

• For medical assistance inside the terminal, notify airport staff or visit the airport medical clinic located in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
• In the event of a lost passport, contact your local representative office or embassy in Taipei and notify the Airport Police.
• Dial 110 for immediate police response or 119 for urgent ambulance services within Taiwan.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the InteriorGovernment source
• Customs Administration, Ministry of FinanceGovernment source
• Taoyuan Metro CorporationOfficial transit source
• National Police Agency, Ministry of the InteriorGovernment source