Travelling from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
All exciting adventures start from Taipei's main airport, Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) departing from this base.
Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Kaohsiung. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei.
Your flight from Taipei to KHH won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
From the centre of Taipei, TPE is around 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 19 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Taipei to KHH, stay in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
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. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near KHH:
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Kaohsiung. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 36 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
For a one-way ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport, R 2,212 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from R 4,526. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to lock in cheap tickets from Taipei to KHH. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider choice of departure times and travel dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
April is the quietest time to travel to Kaohsiung. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Kaohsiung. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Taipei to KHH sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 24ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport.
More about Kaohsiung
Start your Kaohsiung trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Pier-2 Art Centre, Liuhe Night Market and Cijin Island are highlights which should feature on any good Kaohsiung itinerary.
Complete your Kaohsiung trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Kaohsiung and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Taipei to Kaohsiung International Airport.