Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Kaohsiung's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Hong Kong.
You can choose from 99 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Hong Kong Express is the earliest flight you can take. Cathay Pacific operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HKG to KHH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, so getting to Kaohsiung (and then seeing more parts of Taiwan!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is EVA Air.
EVA Air is the most punctual carrier operating HKG to KHH flights. A reliable 96.72% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HKG and KHH include:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
At the moment, Rs19,949 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs31,404. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKG to KHH.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKG to KHH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KHH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday and explore beyond Kaohsiung's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kaohsiung International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung International Airport to central Kaohsiung has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kaohsiung. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kaohsiung is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to KHH in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kaohsiung is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a trip to Taipei will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market.
T'ai-chung-shih is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No journey is complete without seeing Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.