Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Kaohsiung's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kaohsiung one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with VietJet Air is the earliest flight you can take. Vietnam Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:50.
Your SGN to KHH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Vietnam Airlines is your ticket to exploring Kaohsiung (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Taiwan!). Check out the direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Vietnam Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SGN to KHH flights is Vietnam Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SGN and KHH include:
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Hanoi Airport
Da Nang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
69 € is currently the best price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight. Return flights start from 141 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SGN to KHH.
The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SGN to KHH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights that take off from Ho Chi Minh City Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
If you're coming in on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KHH:
Grab a Kaohsiung Airport rental car and explore Kaohsiung and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, Ho Ing and Holiday are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kaohsiung Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kaohsiung in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kaohsiung Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to KHH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kaohsiung has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a visit to Taipei will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Taiwan, head for Taichung, roughly 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple are among its highlights.





