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What is in-town check-in at the Airport MRT? In-Town Check-In (ITCI), as the name suggests, moves the airline check-in counters from the airport into the city, letting you complete Airport MRT baggage drop-off early. Not only does this let you enjoy the last day of your trip with less stress, it also lets you skip the check-in queues when you arrive at the airport. Want to know how to apply for Airport MRT in-town check-in? And how each airline's service hours differ? Read on ✨
Where can you apply for in-town check-in?
In-town check-in locations and hours:
1. Taoyuan Airport MRT line
2. A1 Taipei Main Station B1 check-in area (No. 8, Zhengzhou Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City): 06:00-21:30
3. A3 New Taipei Industrial Park Station 1F check-in area (No. 37, Wugong Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City): 09:00-16:00
💡 In-town check-in closes 3 hours before departure, so plan your timing accordingly!
Taoyuan Airport MRT fares at a glance — take the express train to save time!
Airport MRT fares apply as follows:
💡 Friendly reminder: once you've completed check-in and baggage drop-off, if you're pressed for time, be sure to take the express train~ It saves you about 13 minutes!
| Eligibility | Fare | |
|---|---|---|
| One-way ticket | Full fare | Charged at the posted fare |
| Senior/discount fare | Ages 65+, holders of a disability certificate plus one companion, Indigenous residents registered in Taoyuan City aged 55+ | 50% off the posted fare |
| Child one-way discount fare | Taiwanese children aged 6 (inclusive) to under 12 | 20% off the posted fare |
What should you watch for with in-town check-in? Rules vary across 7 airlines
What do you need for Airport MRT in-town check-in? What items can't be checked through this service? Since each airline has its own rules, be sure to review the full guide before applying, to avoid violating any airline's baggage policies~ If you're still unsure, you can also call these hotlines for help 👇
1. China Airlines 03-3988888
2. Mandarin Airlines 03-3988888
3. EVA Air 03-3516805
4. UNI Air 03-3516805
5. Cathay Pacific 03-3982501
6. STARLUX Airlines 03-2601899
7. Tigerair Taiwan 02-77531088
How do you apply for in-town check-in? Just do it on your phone!
In-town check-in currently offers 3 methods: online/mobile check-in, self-service kiosks, and staffed counters — all three are super easy!
1. Online/mobile check-in
Step 1. Complete online check-in on the airline's website, via computer or phone
Step 2. Get your boarding pass QR code or barcode
Step 3. Bring your checked luggage to the check-in counter
Step 4. Place your luggage on the self-service baggage drop machine and scan your QR code or barcode
Step 5. Attach the printed baggage tag to your luggage
Step 6. Close your suitcase and get your receipt
Step 7. Confirm your luggage clears the X-ray scanner
Step 8. Head to the airport, ready to board
2. Self-service kiosk
Step 1. Bring your checked luggage to the check-in counter
Step 2. Use your passport at the self-service kiosk to check in and get your boarding pass
Step 3. Place your luggage on the self-service baggage drop machine
Step 4. Scan your boarding pass barcode
Step 5. Attach the printed baggage tag to your luggage
Step 6. Close your suitcase and get your receipt
Step 7. Confirm your luggage clears the X-ray scanner
Step 8. Head to the airport, ready to board
3. Staffed counter
Step 1. Bring your checked luggage to the check-in counter
Step 2. Check in at the staffed counter and get your boarding pass
Step 3. Staff will help check your luggage and assign your seat
Step 4. Confirm your luggage clears the X-ray scanner
Step 5. Head to the airport, ready to board
💡 The Airport MRT's in-town check-in is currently a fully automated service with staff assistance available — if you need a staffed counter, head to Taoyuan Airport instead!
Things to note
1. In-town check-in requires you to complete check-in and baggage drop-off in person.
2. After dropping off your luggage, be sure to confirm it clears security before leaving, to avoid delaying your trip.
3. In-town check-in is purely for boarding and baggage drop-off services — for ticket changes, refunds, or other services, please visit Taoyuan Airport directly!
4. Not available for unaccompanied children under 12, group bookings, pets, oversized/overlong luggage (combined length+width+height over 158cm, or longest side over 70cm), or luggage for flights to Canada (per Canadian national regulations).
Feel like you've got a better grasp of in-town check-in now? If you don't want to spend your trip worrying about missing your flight, in-town check-in is absolutely the way to save time and effort! And since check-in is done entirely online, you'll definitely want a reliable data SIM — head to DJB to check it out! Once you're set, you're ready to go~
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