Which terminal does my airline use at Taipei Taoyuan?

Terminal 1: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, United, ANA, Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific. Terminal 2: EVA Air (home), China Airlines (home), Korean Air, Delta, KLM, Air France, JAL, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish, BA, Lufthansa, American.

How do I get from Taipei Airport to the city?

Airport MRT — NT$150 express (35 min) or NT$70 commuter (50 min) direct to Taipei Main Station. Best option. Runs 06:00-23:00. Kuo Kuang Bus 1819 — NT$140 (50-70 min). Taxi NT$1,000-1,300 (40-60 min). The MRT has dedicated baggage racks + free Wi-Fi.

What is special about EVA Air at Taipei Taoyuan?

EVA Air operates Hello Kitty themed flights — gate D7 in Terminal 2 sometimes serves Hello Kitty themed aircraft on Asia routes. Kitty-themed boarding passes + onboard amenities + meals. EVA's Royal Laurel (business class) is one of the world's most premium "business plus" experiences.

Can I leave Taipei Taoyuan during a layover?

Yes — Taiwan offers visa-free entry for 30-90 days to most major passport holders (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia). Take the Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station (35 min). Allow 4-5 hours minimum round trip. Quick layover ideas: Ximending shopping district (1h tour), Taipei 101 observation deck (90 min round), night market food tour.

How early should I arrive at TPE?

International: 2.5-3 hours. Taipei Taoyuan security is efficient (20-30 min typical). T1 ↔ T2 connection requires the free shuttle bus (10-15 min) plus re-security — allow 90 min for inter-terminal connection.

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Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

Taipei, Taiwan · 46.5M (2024) passengers / year · 2 terminals

T1 T2

At a glance

IATA / ICAO

TPE / RCTP

Passengers / year

46.5M (2024)

Terminals

2 (T3 opening 2027)

Runways

2 parallel + 1 future

Main hubs

EVA Air (BR) + China Airlines (CI)

Distance to central Taipei

35 km / 22 mi west

MRT to centre

35 min express, 50 min commuter

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

T1Terminal 1

oneworld + Star Alliance

Airlines (10)

Older terminal — refurbished 2020. Star Alliance + oneworld carriers.

T2Terminal 2

EVA Air + China Airlines + SkyTeam

Airlines (13)

Newer terminal. EVA Air + CI home. Hello Kitty themed gates (D7) for EVA Air signature.

Lounges

EVA Air The Infinity

EVA Royal Laurel + Star Gold

Iconic Hello Kitty-themed at certain gates. Self-service noodle bar.

EVA Air The Star

EVA Business + Star Gold

China Airlines Lounge

CI Business + SkyTeam Elite Plus

Plaza Premium

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use NT$1,500

Plaza Premium

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use NT$1,500

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold

SQ Business + Star Gold

Mode	To	Cost	Time	Notes
Airport MRT	Taipei Main Station	NT$150 (express), NT$70 (commuter)	35 min (express), 50 min (commuter)	Both run frequently. Express has direct departures from T1 + T2.
Kuo Kuang Bus 1819	Taipei Main Station	NT$140	50-70 min	Direct bus, slightly cheaper than MRT but slower.
Taxi (metered)	Central Taipei	NT$1,000-1,300	40-60 min
Uber	Central Taipei	NT$900-1,200	40-60 min
Hotel shuttle	Major hotels	NT$200-500	60-90 min

Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

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