Travelling from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the two main airports in Bangkok.
The average time for a direct Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Kaohsiung. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour ahead of Bangkok.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), with 14 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from BKK to KHH is the 11:45am Thai Airways International option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 6:35pm with China Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to KHH.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) can be booked from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport with China Airlines. This top airline operates services from BKK.
Most passengers prefer to fly with China Airlines from BKK to KHH.
Thai Airways International takes the lead in punctuality. A reliable 88.52% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to KHH departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
BKK is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) plane ticket with departures from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Work out whether leaving from DMK works best for your plans.
Thai AirAsia offers direct flights from Bangkok to KHH leaving from DMK. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Thai AirAsia is the top choice for bookings on the DMK to KHH route.
For reliable, punctual service, go with Thai AirAsia. It boasts an on-time performance of 80.33% for flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Kaohsiung International Airport.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Don Mueang International Airport and KHH:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Macau International Airport (MFM)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Bangkok to KHH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
About Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Reserve a hotel close to KHH if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kaohsiung and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport flight.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, central Kaohsiung is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport is 57 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 109 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bangkok to KHH if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Kaohsiung. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Bangkok to KHH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Kaohsiung
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kaohsiung right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Lianchi (Lotus) Lake, Ruifeng Night Market and Zhonghua Street Night Market are major attractions which should be on every Kaohsiung itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Kaohsiung, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Travel around 306 kilometres north-east to Taipei to check off its top sights. From Taipei 101 Observatory to Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
T'ai-chung-shih is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No journey is complete without dropping by Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple.