Taipei Songshan Airport, located directly in the city, is just 10 minutes from the center.
A more convenient alternative to Taoyuan for domestic flights and some regional routes to Japan, South Korea, and mainland China.
How to get to Taipei Songshan Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TSA
Parking near Taipei Songshan Airport
A multi-level parking garage is available next to the terminal.
Rates are in line with standards for an Asian urban hub.
How to get to Taipei from TSA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
TPE Airport: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City
Taipei Arrival Private Transfer between Airport and Hotel
Keelung: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City
TPE Airport: one-way transfer to or from Taichung City
Car rental at Taipei Songshan Airport
Several car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
Documents you need are a driver's license, passport, credit card, plus an IDP in almost all cases.
Hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport
Songshan and Nanjing East Road
By taxi 10-16 minutes from the terminal; by MRT a line change at Nanjing Fuxing station is needed, for a total of about 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Short layovers or very early departures, when it's best to stay just a few minutes by taxi from the terminal without relying on the MRT.
- Just a few minutes by taxi from check-in, useful with early morning flights
- The Raohe night market, one of Taipei's best known, is just steps away
- No direct MRT line between this area and the airport terminal
- A more residential area, with fewer upscale restaurants than Zhongshan or Xinyi
Recommended hotels
- Capital Hotel SongShan 400 metres from Songshan railway station and about 16 minutes by taxi (4 km) from the airport; a neighbourhood appreciated for the Raohe market just steps away, although some reviews note somewhat dated maintenance. View availability
- Capital Hotel Nanjing 5-7 minutes' walk from the Taipei Arena and about 15 minutes by taxi from the airport; 78 simple rooms, a budget choice for those who want to stay in the same area as the Capital Hotel SongShan. View availability
Zhongshan and Dazhi
By taxi 10-15 minutes from the airport depending on the exact area; by MRT at least one line change is needed, so this area suits mainly those travelling light or who prefer a taxi.
Best for: Those who want the shopping and restaurants of Zhongshan or the Dazhi district, while staying just a few minutes by taxi from the airport.
- Boutiques, art galleries and restaurants of Zhongshan just steps from some hotels
- A more residential, less touristy neighbourhood than the Main Station area
- No direct MRT line from the airport, at least one change is always needed
- Walking distances between individual hotels and MRT stops vary a lot from area to area
Recommended hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Taipei Downtown 8 minutes' walk from Xingtian Temple station and about 10 minutes by taxi from the airport; in the Zhongshan district, near the temple and its street food stalls. View availability
- Hotel Indigo Taipei North 5 minutes' walk from Jiannan Road station, on the same brown line as the airport, and about 15 minutes by car (5 km) from the terminal; Art Deco design, near the Miramar Entertainment Park and its Ferris wheel. View availability
Daan and eastern Xinyi
About 3-3.5 km from the terminal: the EPISODE Daan offers a private shuttle available 24 hours a day on request, the Humble House is about 14 minutes by taxi. By MRT at least one line change is always needed.
Best for: Those who want the Daan district or the eastern side of Xinyi, with a short taxi or shuttle transfer from the airport.
- The Jianguo flower and jade market and the Daan district just steps from one of the two hotels
- The EPISODE Daan's shuttle is useful for those who don't want to haggle over a taxi on arrival
- No direct MRT line from the airport, at least one change is always needed
- A residential and business area, less lively in the evening than Zhongshan or Ximending
Recommended hotels
- HYATT - EPISODE Daan Taipei, jdv by Hyatt 3.5 km from the airport, with a private shuttle available 24 hours a day on request; opened in 2024 near the Jianguo flower and jade market, with pet-friendly rooms and minibar included. View availability
- Humble House Taipei, Curio Collection by Hilton 24-floor glass skyscraper in the Xinyi district, about 14 minutes by taxi (3.2 km) from Songshan Airport; location and cleanliness much appreciated, service noted as a weak point in some reviews. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, modest in size compared to Taoyuan, primarily handles domestic flights and some regional routes.
To be safe, it's advisable to arrive 2-2.5 hours before your flight.
Map of Taipei Songshan Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Songshan directly connected to the MRT?
Yes, the Songshan Airport MRT station is directly connected to the terminal, reaching downtown in 10-15 minutes.
Q. Is Songshan or Taoyuan better for Taipei?
Songshan is much closer to downtown (10 minutes versus 35-50) but mainly serves domestic and regional flights, not Taoyuan's major intercontinental connections.
Q. Does Songshan serve international flights?
A few regional routes to Japan, South Korea and mainland China, alongside most domestic flights.
Q. How much does the MRT from Songshan to downtown cost?
Roughly 20-30 TWD.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
