Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) at a glance
Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) is the main gateway to Taiwan and one of Asia's critical connecting points, handling around 47 million passengers in 2025, 40 kilometers west of Taipei. Opened in 1979 as Chiang Kai-shek International, it is home to China Airlines and EVA Air, and its cargo operation, freighting the semiconductors Taiwan's economy runs on, ranks among the most valuable airfreight flows in the world.
The airport is mid-transformation: Terminal 3, a decade in the building, began phased opening with its north concourse, on the way to adding 45 million passengers of annual capacity, alongside a third runway under construction. Together they are Taiwan's answer to the mega-hub arms race across the strait and around the region, built to keep Taoyuan competitive with Hong Kong, Incheon and Changi for the transfer traffic of East Asia.
Hub & base airlines
| Airline | Role | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| China Airlines | Home hub, passenger and cargo | Terminals 1 and 2 |
Terminals & infrastructure
Terminals 1 and 2 carry today's traffic while Terminal 3, one of Asia's largest airport projects, opens in phases toward an eventual 45 million passengers of added capacity, with a third runway following. The airport MRT links the terminals to Taipei in under 40 minutes, and the cargo precinct handles one of the world's most valuable freight flows: Taiwan's semiconductor exports.Full specifications
Frequently asked questions
Around 47 million passengers in 2025, having recovered past pre-pandemic levels, making it Taiwan's dominant international gateway by a wide margin.
China Airlines and EVA Air both run their global networks from Taoyuan, connecting Southeast Asia and Oceania to North America over Taipei.
Taoyuan's expansion centerpiece: a new terminal opening in phases that will add around 45 million passengers of annual capacity, paired with a third runway, to keep Taoyuan competitive with Asia's other mega-hubs.