KAOHSIUNGLeaving Kaohsiung International Airport: transport guide
MRT Red Line stops directly under the terminal. Taxis are metered and honest.
KHH (Kaohsiung International Airport) serves Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The recommended way out is Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line (~NT$35, 12 min to Kaohsiung Main Station). Pickup: Basement, directly under International Terminal.
- NT$35ExpectedWhat locals pay
- NT$300+ConcerningAsk for the meter
- NT$500+ taxiScamWalk away
Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line
- Typical fare
- NT$35
- Journey time
- 12 min to Kaohsiung Main Station
- Pickup
- Basement, directly under International Terminal
Every way out, ranked
- 1
MRT Red Line
RECOMMENDED- Cost
- NT$35
- Journey
- 12 min
- Wait
- Every 5–8 min
- Payment
- 💳 Card / Cash
Pros- Fastest
- Cheapest
- Frequent
Cons- Crowded at peak
- 2
Taxi
- Cost
- NT$200–NT$350
- Journey
- 20–30 min
- Wait
- 0–5 min
- Payment
- 💳 Card / Cash
Pros- Door-to-door
Cons- MRT is faster
- 3
Bus
- Cost
- NT$24
- Journey
- 30–45 min
- Wait
- Every 15–30 min
- Payment
- 💳 Card / Cash
Pros- Very cheap
Cons- Slow
From gate to city
- 1Clear immigration and customs
- 2Take escalators down to MRT level
- 3Buy EasyCard at MRT counter (NT$100 deposit)
- 4Tap and ride Red Line northbound
- 512 min to Kaohsiung Main Station
- 6Total: NT$35
- Take MRT escalator down to basement
- Buy EasyCard (NT$100 deposit + top-up)
- 12 min Red Line to Kaohsiung Main Station
- Skip touts — use marked taxi rank if needed
Common scams & payment traps
- EasyCard works everywhere in Taiwan — get one immediately.
- Most taxis prefer cash. Have small NT$ notes.
Flat-rate offers
Low riskTouts inside arrivals offer fixed NT$500+ rides downtown.
HOW TO AVOID · Walk to the marked metered taxi rank outside Door 3.
What locals & travellers say
“EasyCard from MRT counter works on every metro, bus, and 7-Eleven in Taiwan.”
- "EasyCard from MRT counter works on every metro, bus, and 7-Eleven in Taiwan." — Taipei Times
Take it with you
KHH arrival FAQs
- What is the safest way to leave Kaohsiung International Airport?
- Take the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line. Buy an EasyCard — works on MRT, bus, and convenience stores.
- Are taxis at KHH safe?
- Official taxis from the marked rank are generally fine, but watch for: flat-rate offers — Touts inside arrivals offer fixed NT$500+ rides downtown. Walk to the marked metered taxi rank outside Door 3.
- Is ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt, Grab or similar) available at KHH?
- Ride-hailing availability at KHH varies — check the app before you land. Where it works, the pickup point is usually outside the arrivals curb in a marked zone.
- How much should a taxi from KHH to the city centre cost?
- Expected fare on the KHH → Kaohsiung Main Station route is roughly NT$35. Anything around NT$300+ is high — NT$500+ taxi is a scam. Fares vary with traffic, time of day and taxi type, so confirm before you get in.
- Do I need cash for a taxi at KHH?
- Carry small local notes — MRT Red Line expects card & cash. A backup card with no FX fees helps if a driver claims the terminal is broken.
- Where is the official taxi pickup at Kaohsiung International Airport?
- Basement, directly under International Terminal. If you can't see a marked rank with a dispatcher or queue, walk back inside and ask at the information desk — never take an offer from someone roaming arrivals.
- Is KHH safe to arrive at late at night?
- KHH is generally manageable at night if you stick to the official taxi rank or pre-book a transfer. Avoid empty bus stops and outdoor pickup zones, and confirm your ride is moving before sharing personal details.
- What scams should I watch for at KHH?
- The most reported at KHH: Flat-rate offers. See the scams section above for how each one works and how to avoid it.
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