Taipei Songshan International Airport
Taipei (Songshan), Taiwan
Taipei Songshan International Airport
Taipei's urban domestic and cross-strait gateway airport.
- ›Songshan Airport was originally built in 1936 under Japanese colonial rule as Matsuyama Airport.
- ›It is located only about 5 km from Taipei's central business district, making it one of Asia's most conveniently located urban airports.
- ›The airport serves as a key hub for cross-strait charter and scheduled flights to mainland Chinese cities.
- ›It shares its facilities with the Republic of China Air Force, giving it a dual civil-military operational role.
- ›Songshan was Taiwan's primary international gateway before Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979.
Taipei Songshan Airport, opened in 1936 during the Japanese colonial era, is Taipei's inner-city airport situated just minutes from the downtown core. Originally the primary international hub before Taoyuan took over long-haul traffic, it now serves regional routes to cities across East Asia including Tokyo Haneda, Seoul Gimpo, and Shanghai Hongqiao. Its compact footprint and central location make it a preferred choice for business travellers seeking speed and convenience.
- Passenger Terminal — A single modern terminal handling both domestic and select cross-strait and international regional flights in an efficient, compact layout.
- Taipei Metro (MRT) — Songshan Airport Station on the Wenhu Line directly beneath the terminal
- City bus services connecting to major Taipei districts and transfer hubs
- Taxi and rideshare services available at the designated ground-floor pickup zone
- Car rental desks located within the arrivals area
- Hotel shuttle buses offered by select nearby properties
- Mandarin Oriental Taipei
- Palais de Chine Hotel
- Brother Hotel Taipei
- Eslite Hotel
- Grand Mercure Taipei Songshan
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a modest selection of Taiwanese snacks, convenience store staples, and café-style outlets catering to short-haul passengers. The surrounding Songshan and Minsheng Community neighbourhoods are renowned for some of Taipei's finest independent restaurants, cafés, and traditional breakfast shops, all within a short taxi or MRT ride. Raohe Street Night Market, one of Taipei's most celebrated food markets, is also easily reachable for an authentic pre-flight meal.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal, though compact, can experience congestion during peak cross-strait departure windows.
- The Wenhu MRT line connects directly to Zhongshan Junior High Station where you can transfer to the Red Line for central Taipei destinations.
- Luggage storage is available in the arrivals hall if you want to explore the city before your flight.
- Wi-Fi is free throughout the terminal — look for the 'TPE Free' network and register with your mobile number.
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