Secret Free Lounge in Taipei Taoyuan Terminal 1 Airport: How to Find It
If you’ve ever passed through Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and assumed lounges were only for business class passengers or premium credit card holders, here’s a little-known tip: there’s a free, 24-hour lounge in Terminal 1. No reservation, no lounge pass, no hidden requirements. You just need to know where to look.
Here’s how to find it:
After you clear immigration, follow the lounge signage.
Take the escalator upstairs.
You will first pass the Plaza Premium Lounge, continue past it.
Walk past the China Airlines Lounge and the Starlux Galactic Lounge.
Just beyond, look for the sign marked Airport Experience Zone.
This is a spacious, thoughtfully designed area for passengers needing a break before long-haul or red-eye flights. It offers long communal tables for working, individual sofas, and cushioned benches for resting or stretching out.
What you’ll find inside:
Free USB charging sockets throughout
A dedicated lactation (nursing) room
A free shower room (operating 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, with a 15-minute limit per person)
Full wheelchair accessibility
Freedom to bring your own food and drinks
Perhaps the best feature is the observation room, with large windows overlooking the runways. It’s a quiet, reflective spot to watch planes taxi, lift off, or land, a calming pause amid the movement of travel.
Location: 4th Floor, Terminal 1 (next to Plaza Premium Lounge)
Hours: Open 24 hours, no reservation required
For travelers in the know, the Airport Experience Zone offers a practical, comfortable alternative to the pay-to-enter lounges — a space to rest, recharge, or simply wait in peace before your next flight.
