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Taiwan's primary international gateway serving the Taipei region.
Opened
1979
Location
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the largest and busiest airport in Taiwan, serving as the main international gateway for the greater Taipei metropolitan area. Located in Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, approximately 40 kilometers west of central Taipei, it handles the vast majority of Taiwan's international passenger and cargo traffic.
The airport is operated by the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Corporation and serves as the primary hub for China Airlines and EVA Air, two of Taiwan's largest carriers. It consistently ranks among the busiest airports in Asia by passenger volume and cargo throughput.
A long-running Terminal 3 expansion project has been underway to significantly increase the airport's capacity. The facility plays a critical strategic role in Taiwan's economy, supporting both tourism and its export-driven technology sector.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, connected by a free shuttle bus service.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include the Airport MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) line connecting the airport to Taipei Main Station in approximately 35 minutes, as well as buses, taxis, and rental cars.
Airlines here
China Airlines and EVA Air use TPE as their primary hub, with numerous international carriers including Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, and Singapore Airlines also operating regular services.
Notable facts
- ›The Airport MRT line opened in March 2017, providing a direct rail link to central Taipei.
- ›TPE is one of the top cargo airports in the world, largely due to Taiwan's semiconductor and electronics export industry.
- ›The airport was originally named Chiang Kai-shek International Airport before being renamed in 2006.
- ›Terminal 3, designed to dramatically expand capacity, has been under planning and development for many years.
- ›The airport handled over 48 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced traffic.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
