As the largest airport on the island, Taiwan Taoyuan International serves flights from the Chinese mainland, as well as regional flights.
With two complete terminal, the airport serves thousands of international visitors each day, and provides hubs to major regional airlines including China Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Vietnam Air and Thai Airways International. In 2000, the airport opened a second termainl which provides additional flights in the region, serving airlines such as EVA Air, Japan Airlines and Northwest. The second terminal is known for providing direct international flights as well as its modern design, which is based on the terminal at Dulles International.
With the growth of International trade, the airport has become a major cargo hub, drawing imports and exports from Europe, the Middle East, the United States and the Chinese Mainline. Major carriers include China Air, FedeEx and DHL, which facilitate the growth of the export business in Taiwan.
For global travelers, access to the city is available through bus transport and through high speed rail, as well as car rentals. Business travelers can find shuttles to major hotels, as well as personal drivers to take them directly to business meetings. Some travelers may opt for secondary airports such as Kaohsiung International or Taipei Songshan, although Taoyuan remains the largest terminal in terms of volume.
