Passport? Good.

Taiwan

Arriving

One line runs from the airport into Taipei — the choice is which train on it.

Taoyuan Airport MRT train on an elevated track

How do I get from the airport into Taipei?

The Airport MRT. One line, two kinds of train — take the Express, not the Commuter, and it runs straight to Taipei Main Station.

Taoyuan Metro — Airport MRT passenger guide
Taipei Songshan Airport terminal, inside the city

Does it matter which Taipei airport I land at?

Yes, pleasantly. Taoyuan is the main international gateway outside the city; Songshan sits inside Taipei itself and handles domestic plus a handful of regional routes.

Taipei Songshan Airport
The concourse of Taipei Main Station

Can I check in my bags downtown before heading to the airport?

Yes — at A1 Taipei Main Station, for same-day Taoyuan departures on six airlines. Drop the bags, ride the MRT empty-handed.

Taoyuan International Airport — In-town check-in at A1

Sort the practical stuff before you fly.

eSIMs, rail passes, and airport transfers — the things worth booking before you land.