Tigerair Taiwan — flights, check-in & baggage guide

Tigerair Taiwan (台湾虎航, IATA: IT) is a low-cost carrier based in Taiwan, with its main hub at Taipei Taoyuan.

Founded in 2014 and part of 中华航空集团.

Tigerair Taiwan, the China Airlines group’s LCC, is laser-focused on Japan and Korea — Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Seoul, Jeju — plus Southeast Asian getaways, with simple fares and frequent sales.

As a low-cost carrier, base fares usually exclude checked baggage and seat selection — check what your fare includes, and buy baggage online in advance to save.

Tigerair Taiwan, established in 2014, sits within 中华航空集团; outside the big alliances, it relies on bilateral codeshares for international connectivity. The low-cost formula — single fleet type, high utilisation, ancillary revenue — is what keeps its fares structurally low.

In network terms, Tigerair Taiwan's core strength is Japan and Korea above all. At Taipei Taoyuan the airline runs its own check-in zones and premium facilities, and minimum connection times are most reliable there.

Booking tips: always compare the total — base fare plus bags plus seats. Baggage is cheapest bought online in advance and several times dearer at the airport; promo fares carry strict change limits, so avoid flash deals when dates are soft. Check in online where possible — some LCCs charge for counter check-in.