Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport lies approximately 40 kilometers west of central Taipei, in Dayuan District of Taoyuan City in northern Taiwan. It serves as the primary international gateway to the island and one of East Asia's busiest passenger and cargo airports. The airport opened in 1979 as Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, replacing Taipei Songshan as the country's main long-haul facility, and was renamed in 2006.
About Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport lies approximately 40 kilometers west of central Taipei, in Dayuan District of Taoyuan City in northern Taiwan. It serves as the primary international gateway to the island and one of East Asia's busiest passenger and cargo airports. The airport opened in 1979 as Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, replacing Taipei Songshan as the country's main long-haul facility, and was renamed in 2006.
The airport currently operates two passenger terminals connected by a people mover, with Terminal 1 handling a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers and Terminal 2 hosting most home-based long-haul flights. A third terminal is under construction as part of a long-running expansion. Two parallel east–west runways serve continuous 24-hour operations, supplemented by extensive cargo apron facilities to the south.
Overview
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport lies approximately 40 kilometers west of central Taipei, in Dayuan District of Taoyuan City in northern Taiwan. It serves as the primary international gateway to the island and one of East Asia's busiest passenger and cargo airports. The airport opened in 1979 as Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, replacing Taipei Songshan as the country's main long-haul facility, and was renamed in 2006.
Airlines
Taoyuan is the principal hub for China Airlines and EVA Air, both members of SkyTeam and Star Alliance respectively, and a focus city for low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan and Starlux Airlines. Major foreign carriers operating here include Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, Emirates, United, and Delta, reflecting the airport's role as a regional connecting point.
Airlines
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Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taipei, Taiwan (Asia), at coordinates 25.080°, 121.220°.
- Its IATA code is TPE and its ICAO code is RCTP.
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport serves Taipei, Taiwan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport operates on Asia/Taipei local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits at latitude 25.080° and longitude 121.220°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from TPE include EVA Air, Air China, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, LIFT Airline, Hong Kong Airlines and 13 more.
- Tracked destinations from TPE include Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Dalian, Shenzhen and 4 more, spread across 5 countries.
- Its address is 9 Hangzhan South Road, Taoyuan City, 33758, Taiwan, the phone number is +886 3 398 3728, the official website is http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Taiwan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.