How Long Does It Take to Get Through Taoyuan Airport on Arrival?
Updated 2026-10-01 · 5 min read
Most travellers reach the arrivals hall 30–60 minutes after landing, but peak periods or slow baggage can push it past 90 minutes. Here is each step, with realistic timing.
The arrival steps
Arrivals run: disembark → immigration → baggage claim → customs → arrivals hall. How long each takes depends on your gate distance, how many flights land at once, and how quickly your bags appear.
| Step | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Disembark to immigration | 5–15 min | Varies with gate and terminal |
| Immigration (manual) | 10–40 min | Longer queues at peak times |
| Immigration (e-Gate) | 1–3 min | Automated facial recognition |
| Baggage claim | 15–40 min | Depends on flight and load |
| Customs | 1–5 min | Most travellers use the green channel |
| Total | About 30–60 min | Can exceed 90 min at peak |
The three variables that matter
The same process can take twice as long depending on:
- Time of day: early morning and evening are peak international arrival windows, busy at both immigration and baggage claim
- e-Gate eligibility: automated clearance can cut immigration from many minutes to 1–3
- Baggage priority: unloading order by airline and cabin can add up to 20 minutes
How much time the e-Gate saves
Eligible travellers (mostly nationals who have registered) scan their passport and use facial recognition at the e-Gate, usually finishing in 1–3 minutes instead of queuing for manual immigration. If you travel often, registering at the airport is worthwhile.
If you are travelling with family members who must use manual immigration, plan around the slower of the two.
When to schedule your pickup
Do not set your pickup for the landing time — set it for the arrivals hall. As a rule, allow 45–60 minutes from landing to the arrivals hall on an international flight, or 90 minutes at peak times.
goGMO tracks your flight number automatically and waits free for 90 minutes from the actual landing time on international flights, with no delay surcharge — so a slow immigration queue costs you nothing extra.
FAQ
How long does it take to get through Taoyuan Airport arrivals?+
Typically 30–60 minutes; up to 90 minutes or more at peak times or when baggage is slow. Using the e-Gate speeds up immigration considerably.
What time should I book my airport pickup?+
Set it for the arrivals hall: allow 45–60 minutes after landing, or 90 minutes at peak times. Add your flight number and the driver tracks the landing, with 90 minutes of free waiting on international flights.
What if my checked bags take a long time?+
Free waiting runs from the actual landing time — 90 minutes on international flights. If you need more time, contact customer service via LINE and the team will help.