Most international flights land in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport which is 40 km southwest of Taipei. There are a few options to get to NTU (downtown Taipei).
By Taxi: Taxis queue outside the arrival halls. Please show the driver these bilingual instructions. The typical fare to Taipei downtown is around NTD1,300 (USD40). The ride takes about an hour in moderate traffic.
By Metro: Take the Taoyuan Airport MRT Line to Taipei Main Station. The one-way ticket from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei MainStation is NTD160 (USD5). The ride (on the express train) takes roughly 35 minutes. From Taipei Main Station to NTU (or a nearby hotel) it is a short taxi ride.
