Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Kaohsiung is three hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to KHH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and KHH include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
199 € is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Return flights start at 366 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to KHH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SYD to KHH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KHH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday to explore Kaohsiung and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kaohsiung International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kaohsiung based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport for July if you want to explore Kaohsiung during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to KHH in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kaohsiung. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market.
T'ai-chung-shih is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No journey is complete without visiting Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.