Taipei can be easily reached by two major international airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (most of international flights) and Taipei Songshan Airport (convenient for participants from China, Japan, and Korea).

From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei downtown

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Airport Code: TPE) which is situated 40km (24.8 miles) southwest of Taipei. It takes about an hour by car to get to most places in Taipei downtown in moderate traffic.

By Taxi

Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both Terminal Ι and Terminal II of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Airport taxis charge according to the meter plus a 50% surcharge (highway tolls not included). Typical fare to Taipei downtown is around NT$1,100 (NT$1,200 to NTU campus and hotels near by). Note: Please ignore any solicitations of taxi service inside the Arrival Hall. Do hire one at the official taxi stop.

By Limousine Arranged by the conference

The conference can arrange a pick-up service for you at your request. The driver will meet you at the Tourist Service Center at Terminal I or Information Desk at Terminal II with a sign bearing your name. The cost of the pick-up service is about NT$1,200 and the journey takes 60 to 90 mins. You may pay at the conference registration desk after you arrived.

By Bus

There are several long-distance bus companies provide frequent services between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and downtown Taipei. The trip takes about 60-90 minutes. Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas of both Terminals. Luggage is self served. Adult single fares vary from NT$ 125 to $150 depending on the location of the terminal stop in Taipei. English flyers are distributed on the ticket counter. Most clerks are able to speak English and Japanese. For more information, please visit transportation information provided by the airport. You could choose a bus line which has stops near your hotel. The most convenient way to get to the hotel is by taxi.

From Taipei Songshan Airport to NTU campus

Taipei Songshan Airport (Airport code: TSA) is close to the NTU campus and the Taipei city center.

By Taxi

Taxi cab can be hired outside the Arrival Hall. The taxi charges according to the meter.

By MRT

Take the Wenshan-Neihu Line from Songshan Airport Station to Technology Building Station directly.

Getting around Taipei

The most convenient way to travel in Taipei city is by MRT or taxi. The NTU campus is close to Gongguan Station (Green line), Taipower Building Station (the nearest station to Howard International House, Green line), Technology Building Station (Brown line).