Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport airport (TPE)

TPE · Taipei · Terminal Terminal 2

EVA Air Check-in at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

EVA Air departs from Terminal Terminal 2 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Online check-in opens 48h before departure.

EVA Air check-in rules at TPE

Online check-in opens
48h before departure
Online check-in closes
60 min before
Bag-drop opens
3 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
60 minutes before departure
Counter location
Terminal 2 main hall — EVA Air dedicated check-in island, separate Royal Laurel + Infinity MileageLands Diamond lobby
Self bag-drop
Terminal 2 self-service kiosks (open 24/7)

Step-by-step at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the EVA Air app or website 48 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal Terminal 2

    EVA Air flights at TPE depart only from Terminal Terminal 2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at Terminal 2 main hall

    Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate Terminal 2 international gates

    Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.

Boarding EVA Air at TPE

  • Boarding starts: 45 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 20 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: Royal Laurel → Premium Laurel → Diamond → Star Alliance Gold → Zone 1–4
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal Terminal 2 notes

  • Typical gates

    EVA Air flights typically depart from gates Terminal 2 international gates.

  • Walk time

    Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    Terminal 2 has Taiwanese + international food (din tai fung, IKEA Bistro, Starbucks), local Taiwanese tea + duty-free.

  • Lounges

    EVA Air Lounge T2 (Royal Laurel + Diamond + Star Alliance Gold). Iconic Hello Kitty themed at certain locations.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. EVA Air family-friendly with child amenity on long-haul.

Known issues at TPE with EVA Air

Hello Kitty themed aircraft

Problem: EVA operates Hello Kitty branded aircraft on select routes — themed amenities + meals.

Solution: Hello Kitty flights are normal EVA flights with theming — same safety, same Star Alliance benefits.

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