Travelling from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Taipei's main airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) setting off from either of these bases.
Kaohsiung (where Kaohsiung International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Your flight from Taipei to KHH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
74.72% of flights that take off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Taipei to KHH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Taipei Songshan Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 91.15% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
About Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near KHH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kaohsiung and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport flight.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, central Kaohsiung is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Rs27,774 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs57,277. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Taipei to KHH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find a cheap flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
April is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Kaohsiung based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Kaohsiung is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your Taipei to KHH flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 24ºC.
More about Kaohsiung
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kaohsiung:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Kaohsiung when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Lianchi (Lotus) Lake followed by Ruifeng Night Market and Zhonghua Street Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kaohsiung has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a trip to Taipei will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum.
T'ai-chung-shih is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No journey is complete without experiencing Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple.
