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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Guide (TPE)

Airport info
Code: TPE
Address:
9 Hángzhàn South Road, Dayuan Township, Taoyuan County 33758, Taiwan
Location:

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is situated 40km (25 miles) west of Taipei, in Taoyuan County.

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +886
Telephone:
(03) 398 2143 (Terminal 1) or 398 3274 (Terminal 2).
Timezone: GMT +8:00
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A direct rail link, the MRT, is due to be completed in 2013, and will connect Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with central Taipei. The journey time will be around 35 minutes.

Information: 

There are information desks and tourist services counters in both terminals – English is spoken.

Transfer between terminals: 

The driverless Skytrain shuttle provides regular free transportation between the terminals.

Driving directions: 

From Taipei, take National Freeway 1 (Sun Yat-sen Freeway) southwest towards Taipei and Taichung/Chungli and turn off onto National Freeway 2 westbound.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Regular shuttle buses link Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with Taoyuan HSR mainline rail network station for national rail services. The adult fare is NT$30, and rail services run from the station to Taipei, Tainan, Zuoying and other destinations.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Several companies serve city centre destinations, including Taipei railway station (journey time: 50-60 minutes). There are also buses to Taoyuan (journey time: 40 minutes; fare: NT$85-145), Zhongli (journey time: 40 minutes; fare: NT$59) and Taichung (journey time: 2 hours; fare: NT$240), as well as other areas. Ticket counters are situated in the arrival areas of both terminals.

Taxi: Taxis are available outside Arrivals, 24 hours a day. Fares to Taipei and Taichung are metered and vary according to traffic conditions and road tolls.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are bank branches in both terminals. These outlets offer ATMs and currency exchange services.

Communication: 

There are two post offices in Terminal 2. Internet access and telephones are available at several points within each terminal. Mobile phone hire is also available.

Food: 

There are numerous Chinese and Western restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafés and bars at Taiwan Taoyuan international Airport.

Shopping: 

Shops at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport include newsagents, duty-free outlets and retailers selling local crafts and souvenirs. These can be found in both terminals.

Luggage: 

Lost property offices are located in the basements of Terminal 1 Departures (tel: (03) 398 2538) and Terminal 2 Arrivals (tel: (03) 398 2538). Left-luggage services are available in both terminals. Lost items can be traced via the airport website.

Other: 

Other facilities at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport include a museum, medical centre, hairdressers’, prayer rooms, beauty salons, a massage service centre and shower facilities. There is a nursery and playroom for parents travelling with young children.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

On the fourth floor of Terminal 1 and 2 Departures, the More International Business Centre & Premium Lounge (tel: (03) 398 3333; www.moregroup.com.tw) offers conference rooms for hire and a range of business services. Meeting facilities are also available at the nearby Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport hotel (tel: (03) 398 0888; www.novotel.com).

Disabled facilities: 

Disabled travellers 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.

Car parking: 

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

Car rental: 

There are car hire counters in the Arrivals lobby of both terminals. Contact Easy Rent (tel: (03) 398 3636; www.easyrent.com.tw) and Ching Bing Auto Leasing (tel: (03) 398 3636; www.chingbing.com.tw) for more information.

Airport hotels

There is a transit hotel situated in the airport complex, while there is also a full-service property within a short distance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. All other accommodation is located in either Taipei or in Taoyuan, both more than 30km (20 miles) away.

Evergreen Transit Hotel

Situated in the 4th-floor transit area of Terminal 2, this is a small hotel for transfer passengers. It offers sauna facilities, showers, a lounge and exercise room, plus basic business facilities.

Telephone: (03) 383 4510.
Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

Just 1.5 km (1 mile) from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the 4-star, 360-room Novotel offers a free shuttle service and express flight check-in. The hotel has extensive meeting facilities, a pool and fitness centre, as well as a restaurant and a variety of retail outlets.

Telephone: (03) 398 0888.
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