Knowing the exact airline–terminal pairing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is key to navigating Taiwan's modern gateway. Below is an A–Z overview of airlines and their current primary terminals in Taoyuan. Always confirm day-of in the official TPE directory or your airline’s app before heading to the airport.
Airlines and Terminals at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Legend: T1 T2 (Skytrain connects all terminals)
Tip: Try “EVA Air”, “China Airlines”, “Cathay Pacific”...
Legend: T1 T2 (Skytrain Check: TPE Updates)
Assignments are stable but may change by codeshare or season. Verify on day-of.
—| Airline | Primary Terminal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Macau | T1 | Short-haul routes to Macau. |
| AirAsia X (D7) | T1 | Kuala Lumpur (KLIA2) service. |
| Air Busan | T1 | Busan and Daegu flights. |
| Air Canada | T2 | Vancouver routes; Star Alliance partner. |
| Air China | T1 | Beijing and major China routes. |
| AirAsia Group (AK/Z2) | T1 | Manila, Kota Kinabalu, and short-haul Asia. |
| Asiana Airlines | T1 | Seoul (ICN) flights; Star Alliance. |
| Cathay Pacific | T1 | Hong Kong service; major Oneworld carrier. |
| China Airlines (CI) | T2 | TPE home base; main domestic/international hub; SkyTeam. |
| China Eastern Airlines | T2 | Shanghai routes; SkyTeam. |
| Cebu Pacific | T1 | Manila routes; budget carrier. |
| Delta Air Lines | T1 | Seattle/Detroit routes; SkyTeam. |
| Emirates | T2 | Dubai service (via stop). |
| EVA Air (BR) | T2 | TPE home base; major U.S./Europe/Asia long-haul hub; Star Alliance. |
| Hainan Airlines | T1 | Haikou, Beijing routes. |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) | T1 | Tokyo/Osaka routes; Oneworld. |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | T2 | Amsterdam service; SkyTeam. |
| Korean Air | T2 | Seoul (ICN) flights; SkyTeam. |
| Lufthansa | T1 | Frankfurt flights; Star Alliance. |
| Mandarin Airlines | T2 | CI subsidiary; regional and domestic flights. |
| Malaysia Airlines | T1 | Kuala Lumpur routes; Oneworld. |
| Philippine Airlines | T1 | Manila service. |
| Qantas | T2 | Sydney seasonal routes; Oneworld. |
| Scoot | T1 | Singapore routes; budget carrier. |
| Singapore Airlines | T1 | Singapore routes; Star Alliance. |
| STARLUX Airlines (JX) | T2 | Taiwanese boutique carrier; Macau, Southeast Asia, U.S. routes. |
| Thai Airways | T1 | Bangkok flights; Star Alliance. |
| Turkish Airlines | T2 | Istanbul flights; Star Alliance. |
| VietJet Air | T1 | Vietnam routes; budget carrier. |
| Vietnam Airlines | T1 | Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City routes. |
| Xiamen Airlines | T1 | Xiamen and China routes; SkyTeam. |
TPE Expert Tip: Terminal 2 is generally home to the two major Taiwanese carriers (EVA Air, China Airlines) and their alliance partners, handling the bulk of long-haul and transit traffic.
Ground Transfers Snapshot
Between Terminals (Skytrain)
- The Skytrain links T1 and T2 airside (for transfers) and landside (for public access) 24/7.
- Travel between terminals is quick and free, designed for seamless connections.
T1 T2
Into the City (Taipei Focus)
- Airport MRT (Express): Fastest, most reliable route to Taipei Main Station (~35 min).
- Airport MRT (Commuter): Budget-friendly option with more stops.
- Official Taxis: Regulated and safe service available outside both arrivals halls.
- Bus Services: Extensive network connecting to key districts across Taipei and Taoyuan.