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EVA Air

BR EVA

EVA Air is a Taiwanese airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and a member of Star Alliance. This guide covers its hubs, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Infinity MileageLands, lounges and airport transportation.

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About EVA Air

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with EVA Air before travel.

Official name

EVA Airways Corporation

Callsign

EVA

Country

Taiwan

Founded

1989

Parent company

Evergreen Group

Head office

Luzhu, Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Alliance

Star Alliance (member since 2013)

Frequent-flyer program

Infinity MileageLands

Official website

evaair.com

EVA Air is an airline from Taiwan, founded on 8 March 1989 as EVA Airways Corporation and flying since 1991. It is part of the Evergreen Group, has its head office in Luzhu, Taoyuan City, next to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, and has been a member of Star Alliance since 2013. Its sister carrier UNI Air flies domestic and regional routes.

Its hub is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), and it also flies from Kaohsiung and Taipei Songshan. From Taoyuan it serves around 65 passenger destinations across East and Southeast Asia, North America, Europe and Australia, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Tokyo, Bangkok and Vienna. Several flights to London, Amsterdam and Vienna stop in Bangkok.

The fleet of about 89 aircraft includes Boeing 777-300ER and 787 Dreamliner jets for long-haul and regional trunk routes, Airbus A321s for shorter flights and Boeing 777 freighters.

Network

Where EVA Air flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with a BR flight number are operated by UNI Air or Star Alliance partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

North America

Flights from Taoyuan to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, New York JFK, Vancouver and Toronto.

Europe

Flights to Amsterdam, London Heathrow, Vienna, Paris, Munich and Milan. Some London and Amsterdam flights stop in Bangkok, and Vienna has both nonstop flights and flights via Bangkok.

Japan and Korea

Tokyo Narita and Haneda, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Okinawa and other Japanese cities, plus Seoul and Busan. Narita is served from both Taoyuan and Kaohsiung.

Southeast Asia and Australia

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Manila, Cebu and Brisbane.

Greater China

Hong Kong, Macau and cities in mainland China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Aircraft

EVA Air fleet

EVA Air flies a passenger fleet of Boeing and Airbus jets, plus Boeing 777 freighters. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 777-300ER

The main long-haul aircraft on routes to North America, Europe and Australia.

Boeing 787-9 and 787-10

Long-haul and medium-haul flights, including routes to Europe, North America and busy Asian cities.

Airbus A321

Shorter regional flights within Asia.

On order

Airbus A350-1000, Airbus A321neo and additional Boeing 787 aircraft.

On board

EVA Air cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Royal Laurel Class

The business-class cabin on long-haul Boeing 777-300ER and 787 flights, with lie-flat seats.

Premium Laurel Class

Business class on selected short- and medium-haul flights.

Premium Economy

A separate cabin with wider seats and more legroom, available on long-haul aircraft.

Economy

The standard cabin. Changes and baggage depend on fare.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

EVA Air baggage allowances depend on the cabin, fare, route and Infinity MileageLands or Star Alliance status.

Carry-on

Each passenger can bring carry-on baggage within the size and weight limits for the cabin booked. The allowance depends on fare and cabin and is shown during booking.

Checked baggage

The checked allowance depends on fare, cabin and route; flights to and from the United States and Canada follow their own allowance rules. Check your booking for the allowance on your ticket.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official EVA Air baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in is available on evaair.com and the EVA Air app before departure. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking, which are longer for international flights.

  1. 1 Confirm

    Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.

  2. 2 Documents

    Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.

  3. 3 Check in

    Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.

  4. 4 Boarding pass

    Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.

  5. 5 Arrive early

    Allow time for bag drop, security and immigration.

Lounges

EVA Air operates lounges at Taoyuan International Airport, including The Infinity Lounge, and uses its own or partner lounges at other airports in its network. Access depends on cabin, Infinity MileageLands or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Infinity MileageLands is EVA Air's loyalty program. Members earn miles on EVA Air, UNI Air and Star Alliance flights, and with partner cards and businesses, and redeem them for flights and upgrades. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use EVA Air's official services:

EVA Air website

evaair.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

EVA Air app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight information

Where you land

EVA Air airports

In Taipei, EVA Air's international hub is Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), not Taipei Songshan (TSA). Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Hub

TPE · Taoyuan

EVA Air's hub and the base for its long-haul flights to North America, Europe and Australia and most of its Asian network. Most EVA Air flights use Terminal 2.

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Other bases

Kaohsiung International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport serve flights to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is the stop on several flights to Europe.

Questions

EVA Air FAQs

What are EVA Air's airline codes?

EVA Air's IATA code is BR, its ICAO code is EVA, and its callsign is EVA.

What is EVA Air's main hub?

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), which serves Taipei. EVA Air also flies from Kaohsiung and Taipei Songshan.

Is EVA Air part of Star Alliance?

Yes. EVA Air has been a member of Star Alliance since 2013.

What is EVA Air's frequent-flyer program?

Infinity MileageLands.

Which terminal does EVA Air use at Taoyuan?

Most EVA Air flights use Terminal 2 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Confirm on your boarding pass before travel.

Does EVA Air fly to Houston?

Yes. EVA Air flies between Taipei Taoyuan and Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), using Terminal D in Houston.

Does EVA Air fly to Vienna?

Yes. EVA Air flies to Vienna from Taipei Taoyuan, with both nonstop flights and flights via Bangkok. In Vienna it uses Terminal 3.

Does EVA Air fly to Da Nang?

Yes. EVA Air flies daily between Taipei Taoyuan and Da Nang. It also flies to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Does EVA Air fly to Mexico?

No. EVA Air does not fly to Mexico. Its North American destinations are in the United States and Canada, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston.

Who owns EVA Air?

EVA Air is part of the Taiwan-based Evergreen Group.

How big is my EVA Air carry-on allowance?

It depends on fare and cabin. The size and weight limits that apply to your ticket are shown in your booking and on evaair.com.

Is Airport Transportation affiliated with EVA Air?

No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EVA Air.

Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.

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