# \#airport **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/airport/806.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [🛬 🛫 Airport | Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/airport-taoyuan-international-airport-tpe/59400)
**Author:** [@\_monkey](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/_monkey)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/airport-taoyuan-international-airport-tpe/59400 "2026-08-25T18:07:22Z")
Sigh - here we go again with another laughably unrealistic goal - to make Taoyuan airport one of the world’s top 10 airports within 3 years. focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews\_ … &Type=aECO They plan to hand out 600 quest… --- ## [Have you ever tried the free showers in the baggage area at Taoyuan Airport TPE?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/have-you-ever-tried-the-free-showers-in-the-baggage-area-at-taoyuan-airport-tpe/257184)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/have-you-ever-tried-the-free-showers-in-the-baggage-area-at-taoyuan-airport-tpe/257184 "2026-04-25T00:13:46Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/travel/airport-lounges-showers-beds.html Archive link: https://archive.is/armjB While Taiwan Taoyuan International, the country’s main airport, about 25 miles outside Taipei, doesn’t… --- ## [New flights between Taichung (RMQ) and Taitung (TTT)?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/new-flights-between-taichung-rmq-and-taitung-ttt/243512)
**Author:** [@bahasa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bahasa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 7:24am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/new-flights-between-taichung-rmq-and-taitung-ttt/243512 "2025-10-22T07:24:09Z")
Exciting news for increased connectivity across the country! Key points: There’s a proposal to increase flights between Taichung and eastern Taiwan (Hualien/Taitung). (To be clear, there are already flights between … --- ## [🛬 🛫 Airplanes | One aeroplane hits another at TPE airport](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/airplanes-one-aeroplane-hits-another-at-tpe-airport/229453)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/airplanes-one-aeroplane-hits-another-at-tpe-airport/229453 "2025-07-31T09:01:53Z")
A321 hits 7 7 7 aircraft at Taoyuan --- ## [🇯🇵 ✈ Haneda Airport | Layover at Haneda Airport](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/haneda-airport-layover-at-haneda-airport/232012)
**Author:** [@cjasonc](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/cjasonc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/haneda-airport-layover-at-haneda-airport/232012 "2025-05-03T07:38:55Z")
Just finished a layover in Haneda Airport, the first one since Covid. During this four hour layover, we were stopped at various points, four times in total, by security (all Filipinos) to check our boarding pass and pas… --- ## [🛫 Taichung International Airport (RMQ)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taichung-international-airport-rmq/248183)
**Author:** [@taiwandude](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/taiwandude)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 5:26am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taichung-international-airport-rmq/248183 "2025-01-24T05:26:10Z")
Flying to HCM from Taichung after the CNY holidays play out. Can anyone tell me whether there are eating/drinking options once you’ve gone through security & immigration. Can one grab some food and a beer? Thanks --- ## [✈ 💵 Tax | Tourist Refund Scheme](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-tourist-refund-scheme/226858)
**Author:** [@ChrisFFTA](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ChrisFFTA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 11:38am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-tourist-refund-scheme/226858 "2024-10-03T11:38:49Z")
Just wondering if you need to show the box when claiming TRS at the airport? I bought a watch but threw out the box --- ## [✈ Arrival | Kaohsiung arrival is fast now+KLM Asia](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-kaohsiung-arrival-is-fast-now-klm-asia/224966)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-kaohsiung-arrival-is-fast-now-klm-asia/224966 "2024-09-08T12:59:00Z")
Flew into KHH, was out the door within 20 minutes, biggest hold up was waiting for baggage. Cathy Pacfic into KHH from Helsinki-Vantaan lentoaseman , via Amsterdam Schiphol and Hong Kong. Transfer time in HKG was one h… --- ## [🛫 🚬 Departure | Taking e-cigarettes through airport security](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/departure-taking-e-cigarettes-through-airport-security/240398)
**Author:** [@Fuzzy\_Barbecue](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Fuzzy_Barbecue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/departure-taking-e-cigarettes-through-airport-security/240398 "2024-05-30T08:25:05Z")
I know we can’t bring in e-cigarettes anymore ? But can we take them out ? --- ## [✈ Taichung | More flights from Taichung Int'l Airport and new AIR bays in Term 3](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taichung-more-flights-from-taichung-intl-airport-and-new-air-bays-in-term-3/239129)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taichung-more-flights-from-taichung-intl-airport-and-new-air-bays-in-term-3/239129 "2024-04-28T12:52:56Z")
Star Lux comming https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5134278 New terminal three --- ## [🛬 Arrival | Bringing in frozen, blended cooked food into Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-bringing-in-frozen-blended-cooked-food-into-taiwan/238398)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-bringing-in-frozen-blended-cooked-food-into-taiwan/238398 "2024-03-08T13:28:04Z")
Is it ok to bring in frozen, blended cooked food into Taiwan? Would it help if there is no meat? --- ## [🛬 Arrival | Bring CBD oil to Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-bring-cbd-oil-to-taiwan/220298)
**Author:** [@Chris59](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Chris59)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-bring-cbd-oil-to-taiwan/220298 "2024-01-01T09:47:07Z")
I’ll come to Taiwan in July. Is it legal to bring 10% CBD oil with me (no prescription)? --- ## [Carrying Ginseng through airports?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/carrying-ginseng-through-airports/231186)
**Author:** [@shawnfun](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/shawnfun)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/carrying-ginseng-through-airports/231186 "2023-06-17T13:25:40Z")
Hi I’m going from Taiwan to Indonesia by transitting singapore I’m carrying dried Ginseng from Taiwan to Singapore and then to Indonesia, I will be carrying this Ginseng on my carry bag, are there possible problems with… --- ## [🛬 Taoyuan Airport | Ideas for a 12-15 Hour Layover](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taoyuan-airport-ideas-for-a-12-15-hour-layover/229941)
**Author:** [@lostinasia](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/lostinasia)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 9:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taoyuan-airport-ideas-for-a-12-15-hour-layover/229941 "2023-05-04T09:05:50Z")
My brother’s very briefly visiting on a Saturday in June - landing in Taoyuan airport in the morning (after a week on business in Singapore), flying out late that night. He’ll have 12 to 15 hours. Any recommendations for… --- ## [Custom or airport rules regarding tea leaves?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/custom-or-airport-rules-regarding-tea-leaves/227813)
**Author:** [@shawnfun](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/shawnfun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 10:57am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/custom-or-airport-rules-regarding-tea-leaves/227813 "2023-02-28T10:57:11Z")
Can i bring tea leaves to Indonesia from Taiwan? are there any known custom or airport rules that prohibit bringing tea leaves from Taiwan to Indonesia? --- ## [🛫 Departure | Night transfer to Taoyuan airport](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/departure-night-transfer-to-taoyuan-airport/225537)
**Author:** [@haens](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/haens)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/departure-night-transfer-to-taoyuan-airport/225537 "2022-11-30T04:21:18Z")
I have early morning flight on monday from Taoyuan airport at 6:40am. Google maps search shows that I can go by bus from Taipei bus station - first 1610A at 2:30 and then transfer fo 1627 at Zhongli service area. But whe… --- ## [🚆 🚌 Railways/Bus | Overnight sleeper trains or buses with beds in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/railways-bus-overnight-sleeper-trains-or-buses-with-beds-in-taiwan/224645)
**Author:** [@user86](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/user86)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 5:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/railways-bus-overnight-sleeper-trains-or-buses-with-beds-in-taiwan/224645 "2022-10-26T05:13:20Z")
I live in KH and need to be at TPE for a 6:30am flight. Are there overnight sleeper trains or buses with beds that run from KH to TPE? Or will I have to sleep sitting up? --- ## [😷 COVID - Arriving on the 12th of October end of afternoon](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-arriving-on-the-12th-of-october-end-of-afternoon/224147)
**Author:** [@luculuc](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/luculuc)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-arriving-on-the-12th-of-october-end-of-afternoon/224147 "2022-10-06T04:03:48Z")
Well, My flight will arrive on October 12 around 5pm. I cannot change my ticket as it is too expensive now. What if I stay in the international zone waiting for midnight? Could I then avoid the quarantine that’ll cease … --- ## [🛂 Customs - Taiwan | Importing candy/snacks](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/customs-taiwan-importing-candy-snacks/222502)
**Author:** [@meishijia](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/meishijia)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/customs-taiwan-importing-candy-snacks/222502 "2022-10-02T15:16:26Z")
If I come back to Taiwan with 2 suitcases full of snacks and candy, can I claim that it’s all for myself and not pay any import duties? I’m thinking like filling the suitcases to the absolute brim. Has anyone done this? … --- ## [😷 COVID - Airport pickup and COVID taxi](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-airport-pickup-and-covid-taxi/223739)
**Author:** [@izzy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/izzy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 6:01am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-airport-pickup-and-covid-taxi/223739 "2022-09-29T06:01:04Z")
What is the situation now? are there enough taxis / uber for incoming travelers ? long wait times ? can i pick up someone at the airport and take them to Taipei in a taxi? or ia it better to come and pick up with a car? … --- ## [😷 COVID - Covid tests at Taiwan airport](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-covid-tests-at-taiwan-airport/219711)
**Author:** [@Lori\_CoNutri](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Lori_CoNutri)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 6:41pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-covid-tests-at-taiwan-airport/219711 "2022-06-13T18:41:30Z")
Hello. Has anybody traveled recently out of Taiwan and back? How is the mandatory PCR testing for Covid done at the airport in Taiwan, at arrival? Through nose swabs or can you get it done through the mouth? Do they g… --- ## [Arrival - Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-taoyuan-airport-mrt-to-taipei/185659)
**Author:** [@bdog](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bdog)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 6:00am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-taoyuan-airport-mrt-to-taipei/185659 "2022-03-30T06:00:17Z")
Browsing the Taoyuan airport website. This map seems to indicate there is a metro station in each Taoyuan airport terminal, is that correct? Has anyone taken an “express train” to Taipei? It’s not abundantly clear what… --- ## [😷 COVID - How to provide evidence of negative COVID test at the airport?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-how-to-provide-evidence-of-negative-covid-test-at-the-airport/214427)
**Author:** [@Incarcerated](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Incarcerated)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/covid-how-to-provide-evidence-of-negative-covid-test-at-the-airport/214427 "2022-01-29T08:33:10Z")
I see they are selling COVID 19 self testing kits in the pharmacies, but they don’t exactly provide you with proof that you’re negative. Unless you carry the dirty swab around with you everywhere… What kinda evidence is… --- ## [Any other Forumosans in a Taiwanese quarantine hotel?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-other-forumosans-in-a-taiwanese-quarantine-hotel/210164)
**Author:** [@Aikaili](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Aikaili)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/any-other-forumosans-in-a-taiwanese-quarantine-hotel/210164 "2022-01-21T16:07:38Z")
Getting through the airport isn’t complicated if you have you paperwork in order and have signed up with the government website ahead of time which will send you an SMS when you land. They give you a bag card (inform of… --- ## [🇬🇧 UK - London | Heathrow Airport food options](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uk-london-heathrow-airport-food-options/205705)
**Author:** [@DKaoshuing](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DKaoshuing)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 2:43pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uk-london-heathrow-airport-food-options/205705 "2021-04-25T14:43:19Z")
My Taiwanese friend arrived at LHR Airport and is doing the 10 day hotel (Airport area ) lockup, so she needs to order food to the room. She was asking me for a Taiwanese or good Asian options besides Tesco ready meals.… --- ## [✈ Arrival - Stickers at Taiwan airport immigration?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-stickers-at-taiwan-airport-immigration/200685)
**Author:** [@meishijia](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/meishijia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/arrival-stickers-at-taiwan-airport-immigration/200685 "2020-12-28T06:28:11Z")
My third thread today, sorry about that. Saw this on Google, seems to be a sticker instead of a stamp for departure from Taiwan. Is this photo real? I’ve only ever been given a stamp. --- ## [✈ Departure - Delays at TPE?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/departure-delays-at-tpe/199097)
**Author:** [@whatswiththeyams](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/whatswiththeyams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/departure-delays-at-tpe/199097 "2020-11-17T08:22:58Z")
I haven’t been to TPE since the pandemic, and am wondering if the process of going through security, etc., is delayed due to whatever reason(s), or if you can expect a reasonably normal (e.g. \<30 minutes) processing time…