How early should I be at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE)?
Arrive 2 to 3 hours before an international flight.
Source: 出發手續-桃園國際機場, checked 5 Nov 2026.
How early to be at TPE
- International flights
- 2 to 3 hours before departure
From the airport's own advice. source
When check-in closes
- Cathay Pacific: 60 min before international flights (source)
- EVA Air: 60 min before international flights (source)
- Singapore Airlines: 50 min before international flights (source)
- Thai AirAsia: 60 min before international flights, 45 min before domestic flights (source)
- Thai Airways International: 50 min before international flights, 40 min before domestic flights (source)
- Thai Lion Air: 60 min before international flights, 45 min before domestic flights (source)
- Thai Vietjet Air: 45 min before international flights, 45 min before domestic flights (source)
These are the airline's own rules and they always win: after check-in closes, you can't fly.
An estimate, never a promise. Check your airline before you go. How we work this out