Travelling from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): What you need to know
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is Shanghai's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) taking off from here.
Take off on a direct Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai and Kaohsiung (where Kaohsiung International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
You can pick from 15 direct services a week between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH). This is the most popular route when departing from Shanghai.
Your flight from Shanghai to KHH won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take the express route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) operate from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport leaving from PVG. Book your journey with one of these:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with China Airlines between PVG and KHH.
China Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 90.7% of services landing on schedule.
PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from PVG reach their destination without delay.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Split up your flight from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and KHH are:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Shanghai to KHH flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Most flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Book a hotel near KHH if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kaohsiung. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport is $147. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $335. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Shanghai to KHH, book your plane ticket six months before your planned departure.
November is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Kaohsiung. February is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Shanghai to KHH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kaohsiung
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Kaohsiung International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kaohsiung:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Lotus Pond and Fantasyland are attractions you won't want to skip in Kaohsiung.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be explored after you've seen Kaohsiung. Around 306 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market.
Around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung, Taichung is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.