Layover in Kaohsiung (KHH)
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, with 2.73 million inhabitants in October 2023, is the third most populated city in Taiwan after New Taipei and Taichung. It is located in the south of the island on the west coast. Kaohsiung is known for its harbor, although more for commercial than tourism reasons.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | About 1h 43m in the city | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 43m in the city | About 2h 8m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 43m in the city | About 4h 8m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 43m in the city | About 8h 8m in the city |
Getting into Kaohsiung
About 21m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 6 km (4 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Worth seeing near the center
- Urban Spotlight
- Gushan
- Labor Park
- Liouhe Tourist Night Market
- Central Park
- 高雄市客家文物館
- Zhongdu Wetland Park
- Kaohsiung Museum of History
- Takao Railway Museum
- Kaohsiung Harbor Museum
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Kaohsiung?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 4 hours or more to get into Kaohsiung and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from KHH to central Kaohsiung?
Allow about 21m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 6 km (4 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to KHH?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.