Kaohsiung International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KHH
ICAO Code
RCKH
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is a major southern Taiwan airport serving domestic and international flights. The airport operates across separate domestic and international passenger facilities and connects to Kaohsiung city by public transport.

Kaohsiung International Airport
Elevation: 9 m
22.5771, 120.3500

Terminal Guide for Kaohsiung International Airport #

The airport is organised with separate domestic and international terminal areas; this separation helps streamline processing for short domestic hops and international services. The terminal areas contain check‑in, security, and basic retail and dining options with manageable walking distances between landside and airside areas. Facilities support both domestic and international operations.

Getting to and From Kaohsiung International Airport #

Travel time to central Kaohsiung is typically around 20-35 minutes depending on your destination and mode of transport.

  • MRT: Kaohsiung MRT serves the airport via the appropriate line/stop, offering frequent services into the city and a reliable journey time during peak periods.
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside arrivals and provide door‑to‑door service; journey times vary by traffic.
  • Bus: Several municipal and airport bus routes link the terminal with Kaohsiung districts and the high‑speed rail station.
  • Driving: Car hire is available at the airport; parking facilities are present but can be limited during busy periods.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kaohsiung International Airport #

The airport provides a range of cafés and restaurants landside and airside, plus retail stores for travel essentials and local specialties. Free Wi‑Fi is commonly available in Taiwanese airports; charging points are provided in seating areas. There are airline lounges and pay‑in lounge options for international passengers. Luggage storage and shower facilities are limited - check with your airline or airport information desk. Accessibility assistance is available on request.

Hotels and Layovers at Kaohsiung International Airport #

Several downtown Kaohsiung hotels are reachable by MRT from the airport in about 20-30 minutes; some properties offer airport shuttle services. Use parent chain websites (for example [marriott.com] or [accor.com]) to find branded hotels if preferred. For short daytime layovers consider hotels on the MRT line for fastest transfer.

Tips for Kaohsiung International Airport #

  • The airport has separate domestic and international processing - check your departure terminal well ahead of time.
  • The Kaohsiung MRT has a station serving the airport; using the MRT is usually the most reliable way to reach downtown during peak road traffic periods.
  • Carry a local contact or hotel address in Chinese for taxi drivers if you are not confident speaking Mandarin or Taiwanese.

Weather & Climate near Kaohsiung International Airport #

Climate

Kaohsiung International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2114 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (228 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

228 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (427 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

427 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (444 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

444 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (504 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

504 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (250 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 14 mm and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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