Our Review of Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)

Our Review of Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)

PROs

Modern Facilities: TPE has modern amenities like as shops, food options, and lounges to accommodate both business and leisure visitors.

Extensive International Connectivity: TPE operates various international and regional flights to destinations throughout Asia, North America, and beyond. The top ten most popular foreign routes from Taoyuan Airport are Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, and Macau.

Airline Hub: TPE Airport is a hub for China Airlines, EVA Air, Mandarin Airlines, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan and UNI Air. And a focus city for AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific and Philippine.

Efficient Operations: During off-peak hours, the airport is well-known for its fast check-in procedures and minimal wait times at security and immigration.

Comfortable Environment: Passengers enjoy a nice atmosphere thanks to spacious terminals and comfortable waiting spaces.

Transit Facilities: The airport offers a transit hotel and resting areas for passengers with long layovers, enhancing comfort during extended waits.

 

CONS

Distance from City Center: TPE is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Taipei. Although there are several transit options, the airport is longer than more centrally placed airports.

Crowding During Peak Times: During peak travel seasons, the airport may get busy, resulting in lengthier wait times and a less pleasant experience for customers.

Language Barriers: While many staff members understand English, language limitations might still be an issue for some overseas visitors, in certain areas of the airport.

Ongoing Construction: With Terminal 3 under construction, certain parts of the airport may encounter interruptions or a less unified experience until the new terminal is ready.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Terminals: Taipei Taoyuan Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It is essential to know which terminal your aircraft departs from, as you will need to travel between the two. Transfers can be made by shuttle buses, so plan ahead of time. There is another terminal i.e., terminal 3 which is under construction. It is expected to be opened by 2025.

Transport to and from Taipei: TPE is well connected to Taipei and the neighboring areas. The Airport MRT connects quickly to Taipei Main Station, while buses, taxis, and shuttle services give additional transportation alternatives. If you arrive late at night, keep in mind that public transportation may be less frequent, making cabs a more trustworthy alternative.

Passport Check Hall:  The passport check hall is located in third level pf both terminal 1 and terminal 2.

Shopping and Dining: Both terminals have a varied selection of shopping and eating alternatives. From duty-free shops to native Taiwanese cuisine, you’ll have plenty of options to enjoy before your trip.

Family-Friendly Amenities: TPE caters to families with dedicated children’s play areas, nursing rooms, and family-friendly facilities throughout both terminals, making travel easier with kids.

Lounges: The airport has numerous lounges that give a nice place to unwind before your journey. These lounges often include drinks, Wi-Fi, and a calm setting.

Additional Information:

• Resting Areas: TPE offers rest zones and transit hotels to travelers with extended layovers, allowing them to relax and recharge while at the airport.
• Taipei Taoyuan Airport has free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals, making it easy to remain connected while waiting for your trip.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)

Airlines with best on-time performance at Taipei Taoyuan Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Taipei Taoyuan Airport (last month)