Getting to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): 5 Ways
Updated 2026-10-01 · 6 min read
Kaohsiung Airport sits just south of the city centre and the MRT red line runs straight there, making it one of the simpler airports in Taiwan to reach. Here are five options, plus notes on the long haul to Taoyuan.
The five options at a glance
Because KHH is close to the city, the MRT is genuinely convenient for solo travellers. With people, luggage or a night flight, a private transfer still wins on convenience.
- Costs are rough estimates; check each operator for current fares and timetables
- KHH transfers add a night surcharge for pickups at 23:00–05:59, shown upfront
| Option | Time | Rough cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | 20–40 min (door to door) | Fixed zone fare | 2+ people, heavy bags, red-eye flights |
| Kaohsiung MRT (red line) | 20–30 min from downtown | NT$25–40 | Solo, light luggage |
| City bus | 40–70 min depending on route | NT$12–30 | Cheapest, flexible time |
| Taxi | 20–40 min | Metered | Walk-up convenience |
| Driving | 20–40 min | Fuel + parking | Friends or family driving you |
Private transfer — easiest with luggage
Door-to-door pickup anywhere in Kaohsiung, straight to the KHH departures hall, or a meeting at the arrivals hall on the way home with an optional name-board meet. The fare is fixed and does not change with traffic.
Add your flight number and the driver tracks the landing; waiting is free for 90 minutes after landing on international flights, with no delay surcharge. Night and early flights can be booked 24 hours a day.
MRT red line — the solo traveller’s choice
The MRT red line stops at Kaohsiung International Airport Station, right at the terminal. From the city centre it takes about 20–30 minutes at a low fare, with frequent, predictable service.
The catch is late-night and early-morning flights, when the MRT may not be running, plus carrying your own bags.
Bus, taxi and driving
City buses are the cheapest but run to fixed routes and timetables. Taxis are flexible and metered, so the fare can shift with traffic — not always better value than a fixed transfer on longer runs or with a group.
Driving takes 20–40 minutes and airport parking is charged by the day: fine for short trips, worth calculating for longer ones.
If you need Taoyuan instead
Kaohsiung to Taoyuan Airport is a long haul — roughly 4.5–5.5 hours by road, or the HSR to Taoyuan plus the airport MRT in about 1 hour 45 minutes before transfers. Book a transfer at least a day ahead and leave early; for red-eye and early flights, a transfer is effectively the only option.
FAQ
How long does it take to get to Kaohsiung Airport?+
About 20–40 minutes by car or transfer depending on where you start; the MRT red line takes 20–30 minutes from downtown to Kaohsiung International Airport Station.
Does the MRT go to Kaohsiung Airport?+
Yes. The MRT red line stops at Kaohsiung International Airport Station, at the terminal. Late-night and early-morning flights may fall outside MRT hours, so consider a transfer or taxi.
Can I book a transfer from Kaohsiung to Taoyuan Airport?+
Yes. It is a long-haul transfer of roughly 4.5–5.5 hours; book at least a day ahead. Trips starting 23:00–05:59 include a night surcharge shown in your quote.