Kaohsiung International Airport (Source: Internet)
2. List of flight routes operated at Kaohsiung Airport - Updated 2025
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) currently operates domestic and international flights to over 35 destinations in 10 countries, serving as an important aviation gateway in southern Taiwan. Many major airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, China Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Uni Air, Tigerair, AirAsia, EVA Air, Tway Air, etc. regularly operate flights to/from this airport.
Flight routes to/from Vietnam
Taiwan domestic flight routes
Flight route | Main operating airlines |
Kaohsiung ↔ Kinmen (Kim Môn) | Mandarin Airlines, Uni Air |
Kaohsiung ↔ Penghu (Bành Hồ) | Mandarin Airlines, Uni Air |
Kaohsiung ↔ Hualien (Hoa Liên) | Mandarin Airlines |
Kaohsiung ↔ Nangan (Nam Can) | Mandarin Airlines |
Other international flight routes
Country | Main cities/routes | Operating airlines |
China (Trung Quốc) | Shanghai, Chongqing, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen | China Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Eastern, EVA Air |
Hong Kong (Hồng Kông) | Kaohsiung ↔ Hong Kong | Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, China Airlines, HK Express |
Japan (Nhật Bản) | Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Sendai, Okinawa, etc. | China Airlines, EVA Air, Tigerair, United Airlines |
South Korea (Hàn Quốc) | Seoul, Busan, Jeju | EVA Air, China Airlines, Tway Air, Jeju Air, Tigerair |
Thailand (Thái Lan) | Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang), Chiang Mai | Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, AirAsia, China Airlines |
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | AirAsia |
Singapore | Singapore | China Airlines |
Philippines | Manila | Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, China Airlines |
Macau (Macao) | Macau | Air Macau, EVA Air, Tigerair |
Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan | Almaty, Astana, Tashkent (seasonal peak) | Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways (charter) |
Note: Flight information is updated as of July 2025 and may change depending on tourism season or airline schedules. Passengers should visit the official Vietnam Airlines website for the latest information.
3. Transportation guide from Kaohsiung Airport to city center and hotels
Transportation method | Reference price | Usage guide |
Bus (Bus 9117) ~19 minutes | 70-100 TWD (53,500-76,000 VND) | Pick up at the stop outside arrival hall (T1 & T2). Check schedule using Kaohsiung iBus app to avoid long waiting times. |
Subway (MRT) ~15 minutes | 20-30 TWD (16,000-23,000 VND) | From Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) red line. Can use Easy Card or iPass, purchase at vending machines in the station. |
Taxi ~15-25 minutes depending on destination | From 75-85 TWD (60,000-67,000 VND) for first 1.25km; 5 TWD (5,000 VND) for each additional 250m | Catch taxi at arrival hall. Should prepare address in Chinese or use translation app for communication. |
Car rental Flexible according to personal itinerary | 775-1,039 TWD/day (590,000-790,000 VND) | Contact car rental counters at the airport. Need international driving license and passport for procedures. |
Note: Prices and travel times are for reference only and may change depending on timing and actual traffic conditions.
4. Scale of Kaohsiung International Airport
Runway and apron
Kaohsiung Airport currently has 01 runway measuring 3,150m x 60m, ensuring accommodation of large aircraft. The runway is regularly quality-checked to ensure safety in all weather conditions.
Number of floors and terminal area
The airport has 02 main terminals:
- Domestic terminal: Serves domestic flights, especially between Kaohsiung and islands like Kinmen and Penghu. Total terminal area approximately 17,500m².
- International terminal: Consists of 03 functional floors with total area approximately 70,985m², serving international flights to/from over 10 countries.
- Floor 1: Arrival area
- Floor 2: Check-in area
- Floor 3: Departure waiting area
