Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 9 minutes. The timezone in Kaohsiung is UTC+8, which is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
There are 23 flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport weekly. Choose the 07:30 flight if you want to set off as early as possible. If you'd prefer to leave later, the latest flight from SGN to KHH is at 19:45.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Visiting Kaohsiung (and exploring more of Taiwan!) is easy with Vietnam Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and KHH:
Noi Bai International Airport
Da Nang International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Taiwan, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SGN to KHH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
C$125 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. Return flights start from C$253. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 4 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from SGN to KHH.
December is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The journey from central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport takes about 43 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near KHH:
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Kaohsiung. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It'll take around 36 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Kaohsiung based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Kaohsiung is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SGN to KHH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Kaohsiung
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kaohsiung right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from SGN to KHH:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Pier-2 Art Center, Liuhe Night Market and Cijin Island are essential stops on your Kaohsiung itinerary.
Complete your Kaohsiung trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Kaohsiung International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kaohsiung.