Airport Taxis & Transfers in Taiwan Complete guide to airport transfers across 3 airports in Taiwan
Taiwan is one of Asia's easiest destinations for airport transfers. Taxis are metered, honest and air-conditioned, and the Taipei Airport MRT reaches the city in 35 minutes. The two main international gateways are Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) and Kaohsiung (KHH), with Taichung and Hualien serving regional traffic. Pre-booked transfers are a good choice for families, late-night arrivals and travelers heading outside the main cities.
Taiwan has two major international airports — Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) and Kaohsiung (KHH) — plus Taichung (RMQ) and Taipei Songshan (TSA) for domestic and short-haul flights. The Airport MRT connects TPE to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes for NT$160. Intercity high-speed rail (THSR) links Taoyuan airport station to Taichung in 1 hour and Kaohsiung in 1.5 hours. Metered taxis, pre-booked transfers and ride-hailing apps operate at all airports.
Taiwanese airport taxis are metered, well-regulated and among the most honest in Asia. A TPE to central Taipei taxi costs about NT$1,200–1,400 ($38–45) including the highway toll surcharge. Drivers rarely speak English but are used to tourists and will follow addresses shown on a phone. Uber operates alongside metered taxis in Taipei and Kaohsiung. LINE TAXI (part of the ubiquitous LINE app) and Yoxi are popular local alternatives with English-capable interfaces.
Uber, LINE TAXI, Yoxi
TPE to central Taipei: $38–45 by taxi, $5 by Airport MRT, $50–65 for a private transfer. Kaohsiung airport to city center: $15–20 by taxi or $45 for a private transfer. Taichung airport to the city: $20–25 by taxi. Pre-booked transfers are most cost-effective for groups of 2–4 or late-night arrivals when the MRT is not running.
Taiwan is one of the safest destinations in Asia for airport transfers. Taxi scams are rare. Always use the official taxi queue outside the terminal — avoid anyone approaching inside. Keep your hotel address in Chinese characters on your phone, as not all drivers read the English alphabet. The Airport MRT is safe, clean and runs until about midnight; after that a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the only option to Taipei.
We cover 3 airports in Taiwan. Click any airport below for detailed transfer information, prices and local tips.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is Taiwan's main international gateway, located 40 km west of central Taipei…
Kaohsiung International (KHH) serves Taiwan's second-largest city and the southern part of the island. At just 9 km fro…
Taichung International Airport serves Taiwan's second-largest city and provides the closest air access to the famous Su…
Detailed area-by-area transfer guides for major cities:
Airport taxi prices in Taiwan typically range from $15–$60 depending on the airport, destination and vehicle type. Pre-booked transfers offer fixed prices with no surprises.
The main ride-hailing apps in Taiwan are Uber, LINE TAXI, Yoxi. Availability varies between cities and airports.
Licensed and pre-booked taxis are generally safe throughout Taiwan. The main risk at most airports is unlicensed drivers who overcharge tourists. Always use official taxi queues or pre-book your transfer.
Pre-booking is recommended at most airports in Taiwan. It guarantees a fixed price, eliminates queuing and ensures a driver is waiting at arrivals with your name.
The local currency is New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Most pre-booked transfer services accept credit cards. Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps accept local currency and sometimes cards.
Language skills vary. In major tourist areas, drivers often speak basic English. Mandarin Chinese (basic English in airports and major hotels). Pre-booked transfer drivers typically have better English skills than random taxi drivers.