Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

TPE

Full Airport name

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Address

PO Box 9, Taiwan, China

Country Dialing Prefix

886

Telephone

(03) 398 2143 (Terminal 1) or 398 3274 (Terminal 2)

Website

www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT + 8

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated 40km (25 miles) southwest of Taipei, in Taoyuan County.

Transfer Between Terminals

The skytrain provides free transportation between the terminals.

Driving Directions

Fom Taipei, take the Sun Yat-sen Fwy southwest towards Taipei and Taichung/ChungLi and turn off at the airport interchange, just after the Nankan Nokan interchange.

Car Hire

There are car hire counters in the Arrivals lobby of both terminals. Contact Easy Rent for more information (tel: (03) 398 2576; www.easyrent.com.tw).

Public Transport

Bus: Several companies serve city center destinations (journey time - 50-60 minutes), as well as Taipei Rail Station. There are also buses to Taoyuan, Chungli and Taichung (journey time - 2 hours), as well as other areas. Shuttle: High-speed Ubus shuttles link the two airport terminals with the HSR Taoyuan Station. Taxi: Taxis are available from the Arrivals hall 24 hours a day to Taipei and Taichung.

Car Parking

Car parks are located on the ground level of the east and west sides of the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Parking information is available (tel: (03) 398 2160 for Terminal 1 or 393 1999 for Terminal 2).

Information and Help Desks

There are information desks and tourist services counters in both terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Two banks have outlets throughout the airport providing ATMs and bureau de change. There are also two post offices, one in each terminal, as well as an Internet room and telephones in Terminal 1 Departures. Mobile phone hire and Wi-Fi Internet access are also available.
Eating and drinking: Chinese and Western restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafes and bars are located around the airport.
Shopping: Shops at the airport include newsagents, shops selling local crafts and souvenirs and duty-free.
Luggage: Lost property offices are located in the basements of Terminal 1 Departures and Terminal 2 Arrivals. Left-luggage services are available in both terminals.
Other facilities: These include a museum, a medical center, a nursery and children’s playroom, a barber’s, first aid station, three prayer rooms, two beauty salons, a massage service center, shower facilities and a transit hotel.

Conference and Business Facilities

On the fourth floor of Terminal 1 and 2 Departures, the More International Business Center & Premium Lounge (tel: (03) 393 1111 for Terminal 1 or 398 3333 for Terminal 2; www.moregroup.com.tw) offers conference rooms for hire.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Disabled travelers may park free of charge for the first day of their stay in the airport car park. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.