T'way Air Review: Daegu to Taipei Flights & e-Gate Tips

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Daegu to Taipei Flight Prices & Tips

T'way Air TW661 & TW664 Review

I recently took a trip from Daegu to Taipei, Taiwan!

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With global events causing fuel surcharges to skyrocket,

airfare has generally become much more expensive.

However, Taipei remains one of the few incredibly affordable destinations..♥️

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It boasts fantastic weather for walking around,

and is packed with delicious street food and vibrant attractions.

It's honestly a perfect getaway no matter who you're traveling with.

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Today, I'm going to share everything from how to compare

T'way Air ticket prices for the Daegu-Taipei route

to a detailed review of the flight experience itself.

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Booking Daegu to Taipei Flights

I booked my Daegu to Taipei tickets via Trip.com.

I checked the prices across different dates

and locked in a relatively cheap option.

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Direct flights from Daegu to Taiwan

are operated daily by T'way Air.

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The flight time is only about 2.5 hours,

and Taoyuan Airport is well-connected to the city center,

making it an easy, low-stress trip.

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I managed to buy my round-trip tickets for about ~$154

just before another fuel surcharge increase.

Currently, you can expect prices to hover around ~$231.

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Keep in mind that prices fluctuate based on the season!

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I primarily use Trip.com for booking flights

because it allows for a seamless price comparison at a glance.

It also clearly displays whether checked baggage is included,

which prevents any frustrating surprises at the airport.

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Even during busy holiday weekends like Memorial Day in late May,

you can still find round trips for about ~$269.

If you're looking for an international trip departing from Daegu,

I highly recommend looking into Taipei :)

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If you click the 'Price Graph' under the date search bar,

it shows you a chart comparing prices for surrounding dates.

This feature is an absolute lifesaver.. 👍

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Thanks to this tool, you can easily tell if the price

you're getting is a bargain or a rip-off.

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This is honestly the main reason I stick with Trip.com haha.

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Flights to Taipei departing from Busan (Gimhae Airport)

offer more diverse time slots

and are sometimes priced slightly lower,

so flying out of Busan is also a solid alternative.

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>> Compare Daegu to Taipei Flight Prices <<

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Check-In Hacks

T'way Air allows for mobile check-in.

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It opens 24 hours before your flight's departure,

and you can easily check in via your phone or computer.

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The best part about mobile check-in?

You get to select your seat for free!

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Also, while Daegu and Gimhae airports aren't huge,

if you ever fly out of a crowded hub like Incheon,

there's a dedicated baggage drop counter for mobile check-in,

which saves you a massive amount of time.

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I've detailed exactly how to use T'way Air's online check-in

in the link below!

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>> How to Check In Online with T'way Air <<

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Navigating Daegu Airport

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Daegu Airport is much more relaxed than Busan or Incheon,

so I arrived about 2 hours before departure.

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Check-in counters close exactly 1 hour before the flight,

so definitely make sure you get there at least 2 hours early!!

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At Daegu Airport, T'way Air doesn't separate counters by destination;

everyone queues together.

Because of this, if your flight coincides with popular routes

like Japan or Vietnam, the line can get pretty long.

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My friend arrived earlier and had to wait about 20 minutes,

but I got there a bit later after the initial rush,

so there was no line and I checked in instantly.

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While there weren't too many people heading to Taiwan,

be prepared for a wait if a busy flight is departing

around the same time as yours.

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After checking in, take the escalator up

one floor to the departure gates.

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This is where you go through security and immigration.

There were a few people at security,

so I waited about 10 minutes. Haha.

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Compared to Gimhae or Incheon,

it is incredibly breezy and stress-free here >.<

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T'way Air TW661 & TW664 Review

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My outbound flight to Taipei was TW661,

and the return flight to Daegu was TW664.

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Lately, tons of people are traveling to Japan and China,

but relatively fewer seem to be heading to Taiwan.

Because of this, there were plenty of empty seats both ways.

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Thanks to that, it was a very comfortable, albeit short, flight.

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T'way is the airline I end up flying with the most.

The flight attendants are always friendly,

and the cabin was neat and well-maintained!

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Since the flight wasn't fully booked,

we had plenty of space to stretch out. Haha.

There were definitely fewer tourists than when I visited last year.

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I've recently visited Taiwan, China, and Japan,

and Taiwan was by far the quietest and least crowded,

making it perfect for a laid-back vacation.

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With so much amazing food and fun day trips nearby,

I'd definitely go back to Taipei again

if I can score another cheap flight :)

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Note that T'way Air does not provide free meals or water.

If you want a full meal during the flight,

you need to pre-order it when booking your ticket.

Otherwise, you can buy instant noodles and snacks onboard.

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They have a good selection of beer, coffee, soda, and chips.

Click the photos above to zoom in on the menu.

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For in-flight purchases,

you can only use a credit card in your own name,

so make sure to bring a card that works internationally!

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After a quick 2.5-hour flight, we touched down at Taoyuan Airport.

Because several other international flights

arrived at the exact same time,

the immigration line was absolutely massive.

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But here is a pro-tip for you:

Do NOT stand in that endless immigration line.

Look for the e-Gate booth and register right away.

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It's an automated immigration clearance system.

Once you register for e-Gate, you can skip the human officer

and scan your passport at the machines to enter instantly.

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The huge crowd on the right side of the photo above

is the standard immigration line for foreign visitors.

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A lot of people on my flight from Daegu

didn't seem to know about e-Gate and were stuck waiting.

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Since I had already registered for e-Gate last year,

I breezed right through the dedicated automated lane. Haha.

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My travel buddy hadn't registered yet,

so they just went to the e-Gate counter and got it done in minutes.

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Once you register, it's valid for future trips,

so if you see a long line at immigration,

head straight to the e-Gate enrollment counter nearby.

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Once you're enrolled in e-Gate,

you just walk over to the automated gates right next to it

and scan yourself through.

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There was literally zero line here. Completely empty! Haha.

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Even though I was seated near the very back of the plane,

I made it out faster than almost anyone thanks to e-Gate! ><

I actually beat my checked bags to the carousel and had to wait.

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Taiwan Arrival Card

Make sure to fill out the online Arrival Card

before you leave for the airport to save even more time!

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That wraps up my guide to finding cheap flights

from Daegu to Taipei

and my honest review of flying T'way Air!

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It's a fantastic time of year to visit Taiwan,

so if you're hunting for a quick, affordable international getaway,

definitely put Taipei on your radar :)

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📍 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
No. 9, Hangzhan S Rd, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 33758

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