Kaohsiung International Airport
Also known as: Kaohsiung Airport, KHH Airport, Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport, Siaogang Airport, Xiaogang Airport.
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Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is the main gateway to Kaohsiung and southern Taiwan, in the Xiaogang District on the southern side of the city. China Airlines and EVA Air both fly from here, alongside Tigerair Taiwan and many regional airlines, with routes to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia and cities in mainland China. Uni Air, Mandarin Airlines and Daily Air link Kaohsiung with Taiwan's outlying islands, including Penghu and Kinmen, and with Hualien.
The airport has two terminals side by side, joined by a corridor: the International Terminal for international and cross-strait flights, and the older Domestic Terminal for flights within Taiwan.
The airport sits about 8 km from central Kaohsiung. The Kaohsiung Metro Red Line stops at Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4), beneath the terminals, and runs north to Kaohsiung Main Station and Zuoying, where the Taiwan High Speed Rail stops. By road, downtown is usually 20 to 30 minutes away without traffic.
From the airport, travelers head to the Love River and Pier-2 Art Center, Cijin Island, Lotus Pond and Zuoying, the Fo Guang Shan Monastery, and further south to Kenting at the tip of Taiwan.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA)
- Passengers per year
About 7.0 million in 2025, up about 19 percent on 2024
- Runway
One runway, 09/27, 3,150 m
- Cargo
About 53,400 tonnes of air freight in 2025
- Opened
1965 as a civilian airport, with international service from 1969
Arrival tips for Kaohsiung International Airport
Before you fly, complete the Taiwan Arrival Card online; paper arrival cards were discontinued on 1 October 2025, and the online card can be submitted up to three days before arrival. Many nationalities can enter Taiwan visa-free for a set period.
International flights arrive at the International Terminal. Follow the Arrivals signs to immigration, collect your bags in the baggage claim hall and pass through customs into the arrival hall on the 1st floor. Taiwan is strict about meat products, so do not carry any. Flights from Penghu, Kinmen and other domestic points arrive at the Domestic Terminal, whose arrival lobby is also on the 1st floor, next door.
Taxi stands are outside the 1st-floor arrival exits of both terminals, and bus stops are on the curb outside. The Kaohsiung Metro station is below the terminals: use Exit 6 for the International Terminal or Exit 2 for the Domestic Terminal. Car rental counters are across the road from Exit 7 of the International Terminal.
Taiwan is on UTC+8 all year with no daylight saving time, and the currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).
Ground transportation
The metro suits light travelers heading downtown or to the high-speed rail at Zuoying, while taxis and pre-booked transfers go door to door.
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Book a transfer from KHHKaohsiung Metro Red Line
Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) is below the terminals, reached by Exit 6 from the International Terminal and Exit 2 from the Domestic Terminal. Trains reach Kaohsiung Main Station in about 18 minutes and Zuoying, for the high-speed rail, in about 28 minutes. Pay with an EasyCard or iPass.
Taxi from Kaohsiung airport
Metered taxis wait at the stands outside the 1st-floor arrival exits of both terminals. Downtown Kaohsiung is usually 20 to 30 minutes away without traffic. Have your address written in Chinese to show the driver.
Bus to Kenting
Coaches to Fangliao and Kenting leave from the stops outside the arrival halls. The trip to Kenting takes several hours with stops, so it suits travelers with time and light luggage.
City buses
Local buses, including route 9117, stop outside both terminals. Check the Kaohsiung iBus app for schedules before you travel.
Car rental
Car rental desks are across the road from Exit 7 of the International Terminal, with more at the Car Rental Center. You need an international driving permit along with your license and passport.
Private transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrival hall after customs and drives you directly to your hotel in Kaohsiung, to Zuoying or on to Kenting, which suits families and groups with luggage.
Moving between terminals
- 1
Walking
The International Terminal and the Domestic Terminal stand side by side and are joined by an indoor corridor, so you can walk between them in a few minutes.
- 2
Kaohsiung Metro station
The metro station below the airport has exits to both terminals (Exit 6 for the International Terminal, Exit 2 for the Domestic Terminal), which also gives an indoor route between them.
Terminals
International Terminal
Opened in 1997, it handles all international and cross-strait flights, with jet bridges at every gate. Arrivals are on the 1st floor and departures on the 3rd floor.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Air Busan, Air Macau, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, HK Express, Jeju Air, Jetstar Japan, Juneyao Air, Peach, Philippines AirAsia, Spring Airlines, T'way Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Tigerair Taiwan, United Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, XiamenAir
Domestic Terminal
The older terminal, opened in 1965, handles flights within Taiwan, mainly to Penghu, Kinmen, Hualien and the smaller islands. Its arrival lobby is on the 1st floor.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Daily Air, Uni Air
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Currency exchange
Bank of Taiwan and Mega International Commercial Bank have exchange counters in the International Terminal; ATMs are available too.
Convenience store
FamilyMart has stores in the 1st-floor arrival hall of the International Terminal and in the Domestic Terminal lobby.
Food and coffee
Starbucks is in the 1st-floor arrival hall of the International Terminal, with restaurants on the departures side. Choices in the Domestic Terminal are more limited.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available in both terminals on the network FREE Kaohsiung-Airport.
Lockers
Self-service lockers are near baggage claim in the Domestic Terminal and on the 3rd floor, landside, of the International Terminal.
Nursing rooms and strollers
Both terminals have nursing rooms, and strollers can be borrowed from the service counter.
Prayer room
A prayer room is on the 3rd floor of the International Terminal, west side, inside the departure area.
Post office
A post office in the International Terminal is open during standard daytime hours.
Massage
Massage services are available in the west and east wing departure areas of the International Terminal.
Airport lounges
EVA Air VIP Lounge, International Terminal
For eligible EVA Air passengers. Open 05:00 to 18:00 Monday to Thursday and Saturday, and 05:00 to 20:30 on Friday and Sunday, adjusted to the last EVA Air departure; it does not announce boarding.
China Airlines Lounge, International Terminal
On the 3rd floor near Gates 23 to 25, for eligible China Airlines passengers. It opens before the first China Airlines departure of the day and closes after the last.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Ask your airline for wheelchair or boarding assistance when you book, and confirm it at check-in.
Reduced mobility
Both terminals have accessible restrooms, and the parking lots have designated spaces for drivers with disabilities.
Traveling with small children
Strollers can be borrowed from the service counter, and nursing rooms are available in both terminals.
Parking
Parking spaces can be reserved and checked online at airport.altob.com.tw.
Airport parking lots
Three parking lots serve the terminals, within walking distance of the arrival and departure halls, with designated spaces for drivers with disabilities.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kaohsiung airport from the city center?
Kaohsiung International Airport is about 8 km from central Kaohsiung. The drive downtown usually takes 20 to 30 minutes without traffic. The Kaohsiung Metro Red Line runs from the airport station to Kaohsiung Main Station in about 18 minutes and to Zuoying, where the high-speed rail stops, in about 28 minutes.
How many terminals does Kaohsiung airport have?
Kaohsiung International Airport has two terminals side by side, joined by a corridor. The International Terminal handles all international and cross-strait flights, with arrivals on the 1st floor and departures on the 3rd floor. The Domestic Terminal handles flights within Taiwan, mainly to Penghu, Kinmen, Hualien and the smaller islands.
Is Kaohsiung airport the same as Xiaogang or Siaogang Airport?
Yes. Kaohsiung International Airport stands in Xiaogang District, also spelled Siaogang, so many locals call it Xiaogang Airport. It is the only airport in Kaohsiung with scheduled passenger flights, and its code is KHH. If your ticket shows KHH, you are flying into this airport in southern Taiwan.
Which airlines fly to Kaohsiung airport?
China Airlines and EVA Air both fly from Kaohsiung, along with Tigerair Taiwan, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Peach, Jeju Air, T'way Air, AirAsia, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways and United Airlines, among others. Uni Air, Mandarin Airlines and Daily Air operate domestic flights to Penghu, Kinmen, Hualien and the smaller islands.
Can I take the metro from Kaohsiung airport?
Yes. Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) on the Red Line is right below the terminals. Use Exit 6 from the International Terminal or Exit 2 from the Domestic Terminal. Trains run north to Kaohsiung Main Station in about 18 minutes and to Zuoying in about 28 minutes. You can pay with an EasyCard or iPass.
How do I get from Kaohsiung airport to the high-speed rail?
Take the Kaohsiung Metro Red Line from the airport station to Zuoying, about 28 minutes, where the Taiwan High Speed Rail stops at Zuoying Station. Trains continue north to Tainan, Taichung and Taipei. A taxi or private transfer from the airport to Zuoying is the door-to-door alternative if you are carrying heavy luggage.
How do I get to Kenting from Kaohsiung airport?
Coaches to Fangliao and Kenting leave from the stops outside the arrival halls, but the trip takes several hours with stops along the way. By road, Kenting is about two hours from Kaohsiung. Many travelers heading to Kenting with luggage or children choose a private transfer, which goes straight to their hotel.
How do I get a taxi at Kaohsiung airport?
Metered taxis wait at the official stands outside the 1st-floor arrival exits of both terminals. Join the line at the stand rather than accepting offers inside the hall. Have your hotel name and address written in Chinese, or ready to show on your phone, before you get in, since that is how most drivers find addresses.
Do I need an arrival card to enter Taiwan?
Yes. Since 1 October 2025, Taiwan only accepts the online Taiwan Arrival Card, and paper cards are no longer handed out. Submit it on the official website up to three days before you land; one person can fill it in for a group. Travelers who arrive without it must complete it online before immigration.
Do I need a visa to visit Taiwan?
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of many countries can enter Taiwan visa-free for a set period, while others need a visa or an online travel authorization before they fly. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival. Check the current rules with Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs before you travel.
Are there lounges at Kaohsiung airport?
Yes. The International Terminal has an EVA Air VIP Lounge and a China Airlines lounge on the departures side, open to eligible passengers of those airlines and their alliance partners. Opening hours follow each airline's departures; the EVA Air lounge opens at 05:00 and closes in the evening after its last flight. Both are airside, past security and passport control.
Is Kaohsiung airport open 24 hours?
No. The terminals close overnight, and you cannot stay inside between the last and first flights. The International Terminal opens early in the morning, before the first departures, and closes around midnight, while the Domestic Terminal keeps shorter daytime hours. If you have an early flight, plan to arrive after the terminal opens.
What time zone and currency does Kaohsiung use?
Kaohsiung is on Taiwan time, UTC+8, all year with no daylight saving time. The currency is the New Taiwan dollar (TWD). Bank of Taiwan and Mega Bank have exchange counters in the International Terminal, and ATMs are available. Cards are accepted in hotels and larger shops, but carry some cash for small vendors and night markets.
Is Kaohsiung airport near Taipei?
No. Kaohsiung International Airport is in southern Taiwan, at the opposite end of the island from Taipei. Taipei is served by Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Songshan Airport (TSA). To travel between the two cities, many people take the Taiwan High Speed Rail from Zuoying, which is linked to Kaohsiung airport by the metro Red Line.