Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Taipei Taoyuan Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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TPE Airport Overview
Taipei Taoyuan Airport (code: TPE) consists of two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, connected by a free Skytrain. Terminal 1 offers a variety of Asian and Western food outlets and shops, while Terminal 2 is newer and more modern, with similar amenities. Several restaurants and at least three convenience stores are open 24 hours daily to help you prepare for your overnight stay. Other airport highlights include the indoor gardens, themed rest zones, and free shower facilities. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy class passengers who want to upgrade their airport experience can pay to enter a few airport lounges. Three lounges have showers, and one has a designated nap area.
Sleeping in Taoyuan Airport
This airport has a few comfortable seating options, including reclining chairs throughout the terminals. Quiet nooks offer privacy in case you want to sleep on the floor. Carpeting is limited, so a sleep mat, blanket, or sleeping bag will provide some much-needed cushion. If you’re sleeping in this airport, you won’t be alone. This might mean extra competition for the best sleep spots and could get noisy with a lot of footfall. Consider bringing some earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones too. Luckily, the airport gets pretty quiet at night, so you can enjoy the peace!
For uninterrupted sleep, one airport lounge offers private resting rooms by the hour. Otherwise, you can book a room in the capsule hotel on the south side of Terminal 2 or opt for the nearby hotel offering a free shuttle service. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours. While the landside areas are always accessible, airside access depends on flight schedules. Security checkpoints may close overnight, reopening around 4:30 AM.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
Taipei Taoyuan Airport features some rest lounge areas located in the corridors near Gates A7, B6, and D. This airport also has a good selection of waiting zones perfect for stealing a few hours of sleep before you need to fly. These waiting zones are free and are themed with local, fun characters!
Lounge Locations:
- Terminal 1: Landscape Lounge (near Gates A7 and B6).
- Terminal 2: Hello Kitty Wonderland (Near Gate C2) • Tasty Taiwan Waiting Room (near Gate C3) • The Metaverse Waiting Room (near Gate C3) • Echoic Memory of Taiwan Waiting Room (near Gate C7) • Coastal Living Waiting Room (near Gate D1) • Shi Shi Ru Yuan (Terminal 2, 4F Transfer Hall) • Lohas Outlying Island Waiting Room (near Gate D2) • Hualien-Taitung Discovery Waiting Room (near Gate D4) • Wild Bird Conservation Waiting Room (near Gate D8)
Take precautions even when sleeping in the rest zones. In December 2019, a traveller at another airport reported that money and credit cards had been stolen from their bag even though the bag was right beside them. Protect and lock your bags as you would sleeping elsewhere in public.
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Taipei Airport Hotels & Sleep Pods
Quick Facts
- Nearest Hotel: Within five minutes from the airport
- Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
- Day Rooms: Yes
- Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair is giving you nightmares, there is good news for those of you who are looking to sleep at Taipei Airport in comfort. If you are on a layover in Terminal 2, you don’t have to go through security as there is a lounge that offers nap rooms. A capsule hotel is also located in the southside of Terminal 2 and a nearby hotel offers an airport shuttle.
Taoyuan Transit Hotel
- Plaza Premium Lounge – While not technically a hotel, the Plaza Premium Lounge offers private rooms within the transit area of Terminal 2. Rooms can be booked at the door. It is definitely on the pricey side; however, room rates also include lounge access, food, and showers, and you save yourself the hassle of leaving the airport. Hours: 5:00AM – 11:00PM. See Airport Lounges below.
Hotels at Taoyuan Airport
- Stay Capsule – The hostel features single beds in male/female dormitories and family rooms, shared bathrooms and free WiFi. It is located on the south side of Terminal 2. To reach the hotel, go to the 3rd floor (Departure Hall) and take the escalator near check-in counter No.22 to the 5th floor. If you are in transit, you will need to go through the customs first. Prices from NTD$1440 to NTD$7000. » Check Rates
Hotels near the airport
Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport – Free airport shuttle is available, and the Airport MRT runs between the hotel and the terminals. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Taipei Taoyuan Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
Terminal 1
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Zone D) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Level 4, Departure Hall, Zone D. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Zone C) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Level 4, Departure Hall, Zone C. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Terminal 2
- Oriental Club Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Level 4, Departure Hall. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 2, Zone A) – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Level 4, Zone A, International Departures. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 2, Zone A1) – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, Level 4, Zone A1. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
Terminal 1, Airside: China Airlines Lounge V1 • Cathay Pacific Lounge.
Terminal 2, Airside: Singapore Airlines Silverkris Business Class Lounge • China Airlines Supreme Lounge V3 • EVA Air the Star • EVA Air the Garden • China Airlines Lounge V2 • EVA Air the Infinity.
Drinking Water
Food & Drinks
Whether a case of the midnight munchies hits you, or you’ve just given up trying to sleep and want to scope out your options, you can choose from some 24-hour food concessions.
- 7-Eleven (Terminal 1, Landside, B1)
- Family Mart (Terminal 2, Landside, 5F)
- Le Moût (Terminal 2, Departure Area, 3F)
- McDonald’s (Terminal 2, Landside, B2)
Wing Café (Terminal 2, Departure Area, 2F)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Taiwan Pelican Express Company offers luggage storage in the airport with locations in each terminal. Hours vary. However, you will find each terminal offers one 24-hour location. You will also find small storage lockers available for rent. Prices are 40, 60 or 80 NT$ per 3 hours.
Mobile Charging
Showers
After a night snoozing in the airport, you might be looking for a shower to freshen up and loosen up those stiff muscles.
24-hour shower facilities are free and located in 7 locations on the airside:
- Terminal 1, Floor 1, Arrivals
- Terminal 1, Floor 2, Arrivals (2 locations)
- Terminal 2, Floor 1, Arrivals
- Terminal 2, Floor 3, Departures
- Terminal 2, Floor 4, Departures (2 locations)
- Terminal 2, Floor 5 (2 locations)
At one point, towels could be rented at the Salon Shop near the Terminal 2 location for US $4. Unfortunately, we were unable to confirm this at the time of our January 2025 update. Click here to update the guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Taipei Taoyuan Airport. Connect to the “Airport Free WiFi” network.
Security & Safety
We’ve not been informed of any safety issues at TPE. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – Cots, nursing areas, changing tables and hot water dispensers are available in the Lactation/Nursery rooms. Locations: Terminal 1: B1 (1 location) • 1F, Arrivals (3 locations) • 2F, Arrivals (6 locations) • 2F, Departures (3 locations) • 3F, Departures (2 locations) • 4F, Departures (1 location). Terminal 2: 1F, Arrivals (1 location) • 2F, Arrivals (4 locations) • 2F, Departures (11 locations) • 3F, Departures (6 locations) • 4F, Departures (1 location).
- Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play areas. Location: T2, Airside, near Gate C5.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit one of the information desks for assistance! Locations: Terminal 1 – 1F • Terminal 2, 3F. Hours: open 24 hours.
Luggage
- Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available throughout the airport.
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
- Luggage Wrapping – Taiwan Pelican Express Company offers luggage wrapping in the airport with locations in each terminal. Hours vary. However, you will find each terminal offers one 24-hour location. Rates: unknown. Luggage weighing is also available here for free.
Massages – Partial body massage (upper body and back) by a highly-skilled blind masseur/masseuse are available at the Visually Impaired Friend Massage Service Center. Location: T2, Airside, 4F . Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Massage chairs are also available in T2, Airside, near Gate D2.
Medical Services
- Medical Services – Comprehensive and emergency medical care is available in the airport clinics. Locations: T1, 3F, Departure Area (Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) • T1, B1 (Hours: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM) • T2, 1F (Hours: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM) • T2, 3F, Departure Area (Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
- Pharmacy – There are several pharmacies at the airport for any last-minute pharmaceutical needs. Locations:
- Every Rich Pharmacy: T1, 3F, Departure Area (2) • T2, 3F, Departure Area. Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
- Great Tree Pharmacy: T1, 3F. Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Mobile Phone Rental / SIM Cards – Several telecom companies offer mobile phone rentals and prepaid SIM cards. Locations: T1, 1F (3 locations) • T2, 1F (3 locations). Other stores selling prepaid sim-cards can be found in the following locations:
- Chunghwa Telecom: Terminal 1, 1F (2 locations) • Terminal 1, 3F, Arrivals • Terminal 2, 1F • Terminal 2, 3F
- Ezfly Hifi Travel To Buy: Terminal 1, 1F • Terminal 1, 3F • Terminal 1, 3F, Arrivals • Terminal 2, 1F • Terminal 2, 2F, Arrivals, Terminal 2, 3F
- Far EasTone: Terminal 1, 1F • Terminal 1, 3F, Arrivals • Terminal 2, 1F
- Taiwan Mobile: Terminal 1, 1F • Terminal 1, 3F, Arrivals • Terminal 2, 1F
- Unite Traveler: Terminal 1, 1F • Terminal 1, 1F, Arrivals • Terminal 2, 1F • Terminal 2, 1F, Arrivals
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by the Bank of Taiwan and Mega International Commercial Bank. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Terminal 1, B1 (2 locations) • Terminal 1, 1 F (8 locations) • Terminal 1, 1F, Arrivals (3 locations)• Terminal 1, 3F (2 locations) • Terminal 1, 3F, Departures (2 locations) • Terminal 1, 3F, Arrivals (2 locations) • Terminal 2, B2 (2 locations) • Terminal 2, 1F (2 locations) • Terminal 2, 1F, Arrivals (2 locations) • Terminal 2, 2F (1 location) • Terminal 2, 2F, Arrivals (2 locations) • Terminal 2, 3F (2 locations) • Terminal 2, 3F, Departures (2 locations).
- Banking Services – Bank of Taiwan and Mega ICBC Bank offer full-service banking and currency exchange at locations throughout the landside and airside areas of both terminals. Hours: Vary per location.
- Currency Exchange – Currency exchange is available 24 hours a day at these locations: Mega ICBC Bank (T1, 1F, Arrivals • T2, Landside, 1F, Arrivals ) • Currency exchange is also available at some of the full-service banks in the airport.
Post Office – Send your last-minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s post offices. Locations: Location: T1, 1F Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • T2, 1F. Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Prayer Rooms – Buddhist, Protestant/Catholic, and Muslim prayer rooms are available. Locations: T1, airside, near Gates A4 and B3 • T2, airside, near Gates C1 and D7.
Sports Park – Get in your daily workout before your flight! The airport provides passengers access to the Sports Park, which is equipped with treadmills, stationary bikes and even a yoga zone! Location: Terminal 2, Airside, 3F, near Gates D1. Rates: access to the area is free of charge.
Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available and open from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Crafts, books, indigenous souvenirs, local delicacies and other items can be purchased from a wide variety of retail shops located throughout the airport.
Smoking – At one point, there were four Smoking rooms located airside: Terminal 1 (3rd floor, south corridor • 3rd floor, north corridor) and Terminal 2 (3rd floor, central area • 3rd floor, central area).
Things to do & see
- Art Exhibitions – Several art installations can be found in both terminals.
- Artistic Performances – Artistic performances are regularly held at the airport. You can check upcoming events at the airport’s official website.
- AV Center – At one point there was a small theatre where they show licenced movies all day. Location: Terminal 1, 2F, Airside, Zones A & B.
- Computer Area – Computers, wireless internet and comfortable seats are available to catch up with emails while you wait for your flights. Locations: Terminal 2, Airside, near Gate D3, E-sports Area.
- Cloud-based Reading Services – Computers, wireless internet and comfortable seats are available to catch up with emails while you wait for your flights. Locations: Terminal 1, 2F, Airside, Zones A & B.
- E-Sports Area – The e-Generation e-Sports Experience Center features video games to help passengers pass the time as well as real-life racing simulators. Here, you will also find computer stations to catch up on digital content before your flight. Location: T2, Airside, near Gate D3.
- Library – At one point, the airport features an e-library co-planned with the National Museum of Taiwan Literature as part of the airport’s themed lounges. Here, passengers could find books, tablet computers, e-books and mobile charging stations.
- National Museum of History – Exhibitions and displays from the National Museum of History can be found at Terminal 1 ( on the South Departure Corridors) and Terminal 2 (3rd floor Departure Hall, north side • 3rd floor Departure Hall, south side). Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
- National Palace – Exhibitions and displays from the National Palace can be found at Terminal 1 (north Departure Corridor.)
- Observation Decks – The airport features several observation areas where passengers can watch the planes departing and landing. Locations: Gourmet Area – T2, Airside, near Gates C3 and D3 • Observation Decks – T2, north and south sides.
- Themed Waiting Lounges – There are themed lounges such as the cute Hello Kitty Wonderland lounge (C3), the Metaverse Waiting Room, where you can check out the Trendy Toy display window showcasing works by Taiwanese designers, and the Smart Green Energy Waiting Room, where passengers can create energy by pedalling bikes.Access: free.
- Transit Tour – Free half-day tours are available for transit passengers with 7-24 hour layovers. You must have a valid R.O.C. visa or come from countries eligible for visa-exempt entry. Three tour options are available: Discover Taipei’s 100 Years of Glory (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM), the Beauty of Taiwanese Traditional Arts & Nature Taipei City Half-Day Tour (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM), and the Gourmet Guided Tour with Night Market (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Eighteen seats can be pre-booked online via email, with same-day online reservations available when seats are left. To book on-site, visit the Tourist Service Center located in the Arrival Lobby of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Bus
At least seven local bus lines access the airport, picking up passengers from bus zones at Terminal 1 (B1 Arrivals) or Terminal 2 (outdoor gallery at east side of 1F Arrivals Hall). For more information, visit the Taipei Taoyuan Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies offer both self-drive and chauffeur-driven vehicles for hire: Carplus Auto Leasing (T1), Ching Bing Auto Leasing (T1), Avis Taiwan (T2) and Hotai Leasing (T2).
Pro-Tip: A reader (July 2018) tells us that an International Drivers License is required to rent a car. Be sure to look into the necessary requirements before starting your journey.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could find only one hotel offering an airport shuttle (for a fee): Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport.
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See also Airport Hotels above.
Inter-Terminal Transportation
SkyTrain is a free automated train service that runs between the two terminals. Trains operate from 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM, departing in two to six-minute intervals. After hours, SkyTrain is available on-call by pressing the “Night Time Train” button on the platform.
The airport offers a free shuttle bus service between the two terminals. Buses operate from 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM in 10 – 30 minute intervals, with a break between 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day at the west side of Terminals 1 and 2 Arrivals Lobby. All taxis servicing the airport are metered and undergo a strict evaluation by the Aviation Police Office before being permitted to serve the airport.
Train
The airport is well connected to the train system, offering both express and commuter trains. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Taipei Taoyuan Airport website.
Last updated: 2025-02-27
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