TPE · Taipei · Terminal Terminal 1
China Airlines Check-in at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
China Airlines departs from Terminal Terminal 1 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.
China Airlines check-in rules at TPE
Step-by-step at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
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Check in online
Open the China Airlines app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 1
China Airlines flights at TPE depart only from Terminal Terminal 1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 1 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 1 international gates
Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding China Airlines at TPE
Terminal Terminal 1 notes
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Typical gates
China Airlines flights typically depart from gates Terminal 1 international gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 1 has Taiwanese + international food, local Taiwanese tea shops, duty-free.
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Lounges
China Airlines Dynasty Lounge T1 (First/Business + Diamond + SkyTeam Elite Plus). Spacious modern lounge.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. China Airlines family-friendly with child amenity on long-haul.
Known issues at TPE with China Airlines
China Airlines (Taiwan) vs Air China (mainland)
Problem: China Airlines (CI) is Taiwan flag carrier — different from Air China (CA) mainland flag carrier.
Solution: China Airlines = Taiwan SkyTeam member. Air China = mainland China Star Alliance member.
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