Travelling from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Shanghai and Kaohsiung follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Leave plenty of time to make your SHA to KHH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SHA and KHH:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
£83 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Return flights start at £164. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SHA to KHH, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SHA to KHH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SHA arrive at their destination as scheduled 85.58% of the time.
To get to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SHA:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KHH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday and find adventure across Kaohsiung and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kaohsiung International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kaohsiung in April.
Book your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport for July if you want to go to Kaohsiung during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SHA to KHH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Kaohsiung, now it's time to discover other corners of Taiwan. Travel around 180 miles north-east to Taipei to check off its top sights. From Taipei 101 to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
T'ai-chung-shih is another standout destination in Taiwan and is around 110 miles north of Kaohsiung. No trip is complete without seeing Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
