# KHH — Kaohsiung International Airport > Machine-readable reference for KHH. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/khh HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/khh Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/khh.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/KHH.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:16:04.209+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Kaohsiung International Airport - IATA: KHH - ICAO: RCKH - City: Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) - Country: TW (TW) - Timezone: Asia/Taipei - Distance from city: about 9 km (6 mi) south of central Kaohsiung - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 7,300,615 - Hub for: China Airlines, Mandarin Airlines - Official website: https://www.kia.gov.tw/en/ ## Overview Welcome Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) may not match Taipei’s grandeur, but it offers a low-stress start for travelers heading overseas or within Taiwan. Sitting just about 9 km (6 mi) south of central Kaohsiung, this airport offers the ease of stepping off the MRT and briskly moving through check-in, security, and immigration. It's a charmingly compact affair that feels more like a relaxed regional station than a bustling international hub, providing a welcome contrast to the typical airport hustle. At a glance Handling approximately 7.3 million passengers annually, KHH operates with a single runway and two primary terminals: the Domestic Terminal (D) and the International Terminal (I). It serves as a hub for China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines. Despite its size, the airport efficiently caters to both domestic and international flights, with notable carriers such as Cathay Pacific and VietJet Air operating here. The convenient Kaohsiung MRT Red Line whisks travelers to the city center in as little as 10 to 20 minutes for just NT$20-35, enabling easy city exploration right from the terminal doorstep. Terminals & layout KHH's terminal layout is straightforward. Terminal D se… ## Terminals (2) - **Domestic Terminal** — airlines: Mandarin Airlines, EVA Air, Uni Air, Daily Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/terminals/d - **International Terminal** — airlines: China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, VietJet Air, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/terminals/i ## Dining (10) - **85°C Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/85-c-cafe - **Bakery Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/bakery-corner - **Ikari Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/ikari-coffee - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Mos Burger** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/mos-burger - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/subway - **Taiwanese Noodles** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/taiwanese-noodles - **Tasty Kaohsiung Snacks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/tasty-kaohsiung-snacks - **Tea Shop Taiwan** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/restaurants/tea-shop-taiwan ## Lounges (7) - **China Airlines Lounge** — access: International Terminal, airline access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/china-airlines-lounge - **China Airlines Lounge** — I URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/china-airlines-lounge-i - **EVA Air Lounge** — access: International Terminal, airline/Star Alliance access · 05:00-18:00 (Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat); 05:00-20:30 (Fri/Sun) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/eva-air-lounge - **EVA Air Lounge** — I · Mon-Thu, Sat 05:00~18:00; Fri, Sun 05:00~20:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/eva-air-lounge-i - **More Premium Lounge (Nan Yuan)** — I · 05:30~20:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/more-premium-lounge-nan-yuan-i - **Southern Premium Lounge** — access: Terminal 1, paid entry/third-party passes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/southern-premium-lounge - **The More Premium Lounge** — access: International Terminal, Priority Pass + paid entry · 05:30-21:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/lounges/the-more-premium-lounge ## Shops (10) - **Books and Magazines** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/books-and-magazines - **Chocolate and Sweets** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/chocolate-and-sweets - **Convenience Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/convenience-store - **Electronics Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/electronics-corner - **Ever Rich Duty Free** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/ever-rich-duty-free - **Fashion Boutique** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/fashion-boutique - **Perfume and Cosmetics** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/perfume-and-cosmetics - **Souvenir Shop Kaohsiung** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/souvenir-shop-kaohsiung - **Tobacco and Liquor Shop** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/tobacco-and-liquor-shop - **Travel Accessories** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/shops/travel-accessories ## Parking (5) - **Bus Parking Zone** — Coach parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/parking/bus-parking-zone - **Motorcycle Parking Area** — Motorcycle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/parking/motorcycle-parking-area - **P1 Car Park** — Short-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/parking/p1-car-park - **P2 Car Park** — Long-term URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/parking/p2-car-park - **Taxi Waiting Area** — Taxi queue URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/parking/taxi-waiting-area ## Ground transport (8) - **Airport Shuttle Bus** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/airport-shuttle-bus - **Charter Bus Services** — Coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/charter-bus-services - **City Bus Routes** — Bus · Varies widely; 20-40 min to central areas depending on route and traffic · Around NT$12-26 with iPASS/EasyCard · Often every 10-20 min in daytime; some routes much less frequent at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/city-bus-routes - **Hotel Shuttle Buses** — Hotel shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/hotel-shuttle-buses - **Intercity Coach Services** — Coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/intercity-coach-services - **Kaohsiung MRT Red Line** — Metro · 10-20 min to central Kaohsiung · NT$20-35 · Every 5-8 min · roughly 06:00–24:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/kaohsiung-mrt-red-line - **Rideshare Pick-up Area** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/rideshare-pick-up-area - **Taxi Rank** — Taxi · 15-25 min to central Kaohsiung depending on traffic · Typically around NT$200-300 to central Kaohsiung (metered) · On demand during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/khh/transport/taxi-rank ## Insider tips - _Insider_: The Southern Premium Lounge on the 3rd floor is a tranquil spot ideal for working with speedy Wi-Fi. A pass costs around US$40 when booked online. - _Time_: Remember, EVA Air Lounge doesn’t make boarding announcements. Be at your gate at least 20 minutes before departure. - _Avoid_: If flying domestically to internationally, allow extra time for clearing security again in Terminal I. It can feel like two separate airports. - _Quiet_: For plane-spotters, the lounge corridor on the upper level provides uninterrupted sightlines of the runway devoid of constant aircraft movements. - _Local_: For an authentic snack, grab bubble tea from concessions just past security before heading to the lounges. - _Money_: Buying a lounge pass on-site? Double-check hours since they might alter based on flight schedules. - _Local_: In-terminal dining is pragmatic, but local bloggers suggest dining in the city or at MRT stations like Formosa Boulevard for better coffee and vegetarian meals. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/KHH.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/khh/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/khh/departures — HTML page with live departures