Travelling from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): What you need to know
Kaohsiung is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Kaohsiung, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to KHH, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to KHH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to KHH flight? Relax in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down right on cue.
About Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Consider staying in a hotel near KHH if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport flight.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, central Kaohsiung is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Currently, $808 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,794. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to KHH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
December is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), while February is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Kaohsiung based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Seattle to KHH plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kaohsiung
After booking your flight from Seattle to Kaohsiung International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kaohsiung:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Kaohsiung when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts followed by Lotus Pond and Fantasyland.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've seen Kaohsiung, now it's time to explore other corners of Taiwan. Journey about 306 kilometres northeast to Taipei to check off its popular sights. From Taipei 101 Observatory to Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Taichung is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No journey is complete without experiencing Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.