TPE Airport Transfer | Taipei Taoyuan International

Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (IATA: TPE) is Taiwan's main international hub, handling over 45 million passengers annually across two terminals. Terminal 1 handles most airlines; Terminal 2 handles China Airlines and EVA Air long-haul operations. The Taoyuan MRT Airport Line connects both terminals to Taipei Main Station in 35–40 minutes. Metered taxis and Uber operate from the designated areas outside each terminal. If you ask for a name sign, each offer shows whether the driver will meet you with one inside the arrivals hall of your specified terminal; if not, you agree a pick-up point with the driver.

TPE Transfer Times

Taipei city centre (Zhongzheng, Main Station area): 40 km, 45–65 min. Xinyi and Taipei 101: 42 km, 50–70 min. Taoyuan HSR Station (onward HSR): 12 km, 15 min. Jiufen (northeast coast): 68 km, 70–90 min. Sun Moon Lake: 175 km, 2.5–3 hours. Taroko National Park: 185 km, 2.5–3 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Which terminal at Taipei Airport handles my airline?

T1: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, JAL, ANA, Korean Air, Thai, European carriers, budget airlines. T2: China Airlines, EVA Air. Confirm your terminal before booking — driver meeting points differ. Terminals are linked by free Skytrain (5 min).

Should I take the Taoyuan MRT or a private car from TPE to Taipei?