Airport Name
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)
Airport Location
The airport is located 25 miles southwest of Taipei.
Terminals
2
IATA Code
TPE
Telephone
+886 (0)3 398 3728
Airport Overview
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), formerly known as Chiang Kai-shek International Airport (CKS International Airport), is the 13th busiest airport in the world, and Taiwan’s largest airport, serving more than 38 million passengers annually. It is located in Taoyuan County, about 25 miles southwest of Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport has two terminals that are linked by Skytrain people movers. Currently under construction and due for completion in 2013, the MRT rapid transit system will link both terminals as well as provide quick transport to the city of Taipei. Numerous duty-free stores are located in both terminals, as well as a host of dining and drinking venues that cater to both eastern and western palettes.
Overall, Taiwan Taoyuan International is a comfortable and clean airport with friendly and helpful staff. The terminal buildings are uniquely appealing to the eye, as numerous plants adorn public areas and natural light filters through the windows. Better yet, queues move quickly and procedures like security checks and baggage claims are a breeze.
Terminal Transfer
Skytrain people movers provide free transport between Terminals 1 and 2.
Getting into Town
Train: The Taoyuan International Airport Access MRT System is scheduled to begin service in 2016. It will link both terminals to Taipei and reduce traveling time to 35 minutes. Until then, you can take a U-Bus – from stations outside both terminals – to the nearby Taoyuan High Speed Rail station, which will then transfer you to Taipei Main Station.
Taxi: Metered airport taxis queue outside the arrival halls of both terminals.
Bus: Buses depart from the southwest side of the arrival passenger reception area in Terminal 1 (1st floor) and the northeast side of the arrival passenger reception area in Terminal 2. Depending on which part of town you’re heading to, the journey time is around 50-60 minutes.
Car Parking
Both surface and underground parking lots are located on either side of the terminal buildings.
Information Desks
Information desks are located in and near arrivals in both terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and post office.
Luggage: There are left-luggage, lost-and-found and baggage-wrapping facilities.
Conference and business: The More International Business Center and Premium Lounge is located on the 4th floor of Terminal 1 and in Departures in Terminal 2. Meeting rooms equipped with Internet access and basic business facilities are available.
Other facilities: Medical clinics, childcare rooms, prayer rooms, beauty salons, showers and smoking rooms.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available in Terminal 2.
Shopping: A plethora of duty-free stores are situated in both terminals, all of which sell a wide range of tobacco products, alcohol, fragrances, cosmetics and local crafts. A few retail outlets stock items such as CDs, DVDs, books, newspapers and magazines.
Food and drink: Both eastern and western cuisines are served by a selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and fast-food vendors. Popular venues include Burger King, Royal Boss Coffee, The Tea House, Mr Brown Coffee, Sushi Express, Grand Formosa Regent Taipei and I-Mei-Foods Co. Ltd.
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