Which airport should I fly into for Taipei?

For long-haul and international flights, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the main gateway near Taipei. The closest airport, Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Taipei?

The nearest is about 2 mi (3 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Taipei?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Taipei

The closest airports to Taipei, TW: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Taipei, TW is Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
TSA	Taipei Songshan AirportTaipei City, Taiwan	2 mi / 3 km	6 min	Regional
TPE	Taiwan Taoyuan International AirportTaipei, Taiwan	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	International
HUN	Hualien AirportHualien City, Taiwan	71 mi / 114 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
RMQ	Taichung Ching Chuang Kang AirportTaichung City, Taiwan	79 mi / 127 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
TXG	Taichung AirportTaichung City, Taiwan	81 mi / 131 km	1 hr 54 min	Regional
LZN	Matsu Nangan AirportNangang Island, Taiwan	124 mi / 200 km	2 hr 53 min	Regional
MFK	Matsu Beigan AirportBeigan Island, Taiwan	125 mi / 201 km	2 hr 54 min	Regional
CYI	Chiayi AirportChiayi City, Taiwan	131 mi / 211 km	3 hr 3 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) (19 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Taipei. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with TSA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near TSA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Taipei is Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.