Taipei Songshan International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
TSA
ICAO Code
RCSS
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) is a single‑terminal city airport serving domestic routes and short‑haul international services to nearby East Asian cities. Pre‑pandemic annual traffic was roughly in the mid single‑millions. It is a convenient, compact airport located close to central Taipei in the Songshan district and is mainly used by regional carriers such as Mandarin Airlines and UNI Air.

Taipei Songshan International Airport
Elevation: 5 m
25.0672, 121.5528

Terminal Guide for Taipei Songshan International Airport #

The airport has one passenger terminal with separate domestic and international check‑in and departure areas under the same roof; arrivals and departures are on adjacent levels so walking times are short. Facilities such as check‑in counters, security and immigration are all clustered in the same building, making transfers quick compared with larger hub airports.

Getting To and From Taipei Songshan International Airport #

Songshan is well connected to central Taipei; travel times to the main central districts are short (typically 15-30 minutes).

  • Metro (Wenhu/Brown Line) - Songshan Airport station is directly at the terminal. Travel to Taipei Main Station requires one transfer and takes about 20-25 minutes; fares are typically NT$20-NT$40 depending on distance.
  • Buses - City buses stop immediately outside the terminal and serve local neighbourhoods; useful for short local hops (fares low, typically NT$15-NT$30).
  • Taxis - Readily available outside arrivals; trips into central Taipei usually take 10-25 minutes depending on traffic and cost NT$200-NT$400 (approximate).
  • Ride‑share - Uber operates in Taipei; pickup points are outside the terminal.
  • Driving - The airport is only a few kilometres from central Taipei; allow extra time in peak hours (short distances but congested corridors).

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Taipei Songshan International Airport #

A compact terminal with the essentials for short‑haul travel: shops and eateries are available both landside and airside, with a smaller selection than Taoyuan. Free airport Wi‑Fi is provided in the terminal. Charging points are available in gate areas and seating zones. Basic passenger services (car rental desks, ATMs, information counters) and accessibility facilities are in place; some airlines and pay‑per‑use lounges operate in the departures area.

Tips for Taipei Songshan International Airport #

  • Take the MRT (Wenhu/Brown Line) from Songshan Airport station - it’s usually the fastest and cheapest way into central Taipei during peak traffic.
  • Use the e-Gate/automatic immigration if you are eligible (ROC passports and other enrolled travelers) - it moves far quicker than the manual lines.
  • Domestic flights have strict baggage/weight limits compared with international carriers - check limits before check‑in to avoid extra fees.

Weather & Climate near Taipei Songshan International Airport #

Climate

Taipei Songshan International Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2913 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
18° 24°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (270 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

270 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (312 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

312 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

226 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (299 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

299 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (344 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

344 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (290 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

290 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 23°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 19°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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