Kaohsiung International Airport
Kaohsiung Airport, also known as Xiaogang Airport, is situated at Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province. Covering an area of 244 acres, it has two terminals with international one of 70, 985 square meters (84,897 square yards) and domestic one of 17,500 square meters (20,930 square yards). It includes 32 aircraft stands and a runway of 3,150 meters (3,445 yards). It also serves as an alternate landing area for Taoyuan International Airport.
It is located in Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province, China, 7.5 kilometers (5 miles) away from downtown.
China Airlines (AI), Juneyao Airlines (HO), EVA Air (BR), China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Eastern Airlines (MU), UNI Air (B7), Mandarin Airlines (AE), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Far Eastern Air (FE), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Cathay Dragon Airlines (KA), Air Macau (NX), Tigerair Taiwan (IT)
Kaohsiung Airport opens many flights to/from cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Kunming, Hong Kong, Macau, Quanzhou, Nanjing and so on
Main Spots: Xiaogang – Kaohsiung International Airport – Zhongshan Road – Kaohsiung Railway Station – Bo’ai Road – Zuoying Railway Station – Nangangshan Station
Operating Hours: 06:00-23:40
Ticket Fare: NT$20
It takes 30 – 60 minutes and costs NT$300.
Route: Airport – Chaozhou – Fangliao – Haikou – Checheng – NMMBA – Hengchun – Nanwan – Kenting
Operating Time: From Airport: 10:10, 11:10, 12:50, 13:50, 16:10, 17:10, 18:50, 19:50; From Kenting: 08:10, 09:50, 10:50, 13:10, 14:10, 15:50, 16:50, 19:10
Ticket Fare: NT$ 400
You can also charter a bus with other people which may cost NT$ 500 per person.
First, take the Taipei red line at the airport and get off at Zuoying Railway Station, it takes about 30 minutes and NT$50. Then, take the railway to Tainan Railway Station, which takes about 35 minutes and costs NT$100. The trains from Gaoxiong to Tainan operate from 06:03 to 21:10 with 29 trains each day.
1: The Pier-2 Art Center
The Pier-2 Art Center is located in Dayong Road, Yancheng District. Formerly known as the port warehouse, it has been transformed into an art exhibition area based on the concept of innovation, experiment and avant-garde since 2000. Artists and students can display their works there, and some art activities are held there periodically. Besides, there is concert almost every weekend.
2: Tuntex SkyTower
Located in Lingya District, it is adjacent to Kaohsiung Harbor and Xinguang Wharf. First built in 1989 and completed in 1997, it represents the eighth tallest building in the world and is the tallest skyscraper and landmark in southern Taiwan. There are 92 elevators and the fastest one can rise 77 floors in 45 seconds with a speed of 750 meters per minute, ranking third in the world.
Kaohsiung Airport Code: KHH
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Kaohsiung Airport Flights Schedule
To/ From | Frequency (weekly) | Travel Time |
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Beijing | 1 on each Mon. | 3H50M |
Shanghai | 3 on each day | 2H15M |
Guangzhou | 1 on each Wed. Thurs. | 1H45M |
Shenzhen | 1 on each Thurs. Sun. | 1H40M |
Wuhan | 1 on each Tue. Thurs. Fri. 2 on each Sun. | 3H15M |
Kunming | 1 on each Tue. Sun. | 3H20M |
Changsha | 1 on each Tue. Fri. | 2H15M |
Hangzhou | 1 on each Mon. Fri. Sat. 2 on each Wed. | 2H10M |
Xiamen | Daily | 1H30M |
Hong Kong | 10 on each day | 1H30M |
Macau | 3 on each Wed. Sat. 4 on each Mon. Tue. 5 on each Thurs. Fri. Sat. | 1H30M/1H40M |
Quanzhou | 1 on each Mon. Fri. | 1H20M |
Nanjing | 1 on each Mon. Fri. Sun. | 2H25M |
Wuxi | 1 on each Mon. Tue. Thurs. Fri. Sat. | 2H30M/2H50M |
Ningbo | 1 on each Tue. Fri. | 2H |
Fuzhou | 1 on each Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sun. | 1H40M |
How to Travel between the Airport and Downtown Kaohsiung
1: By Taipei Metro Red Line: Xiaogang – Nangangshan
Operating Hours: 06:00-23:40
Ticket Fare: NT$20
2: By Taxi
How to Travel between Airport and Kenting
1: Airport Shuttle Bus
Operating Time: From Airport: 10:10, 11:10, 12:50, 13:50, 16:10, 17:10, 18:50, 19:50; From Kenting: 08:10, 09:50, 10:50, 13:10, 14:10, 15:50, 16:50, 19:10
Ticket Fare: NT$ 400
2: Chartered Bus
How to Travel from the Airport to Tainan
Attractions in Kaohsiung
The Pier-2 Art Center is located in Dayong Road, Yancheng District. Formerly known as the port warehouse, it has been transformed into an art exhibition area based on the concept of innovation, experiment and avant-garde since 2000. Artists and students can display their works there, and some art activities are held there periodically. Besides, there is concert almost every weekend.
2: Tuntex SkyTower
Located in Lingya District, it is adjacent to Kaohsiung Harbor and Xinguang Wharf. First built in 1989 and completed in 1997, it represents the eighth tallest building in the world and is the tallest skyscraper and landmark in southern Taiwan. There are 92 elevators and the fastest one can rise 77 floors in 45 seconds with a speed of 750 meters per minute, ranking third in the world.
- Last updated on Jul. 12, 2022 -