Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Kaohsiung is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from 23 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with VietJet Air is the earliest flight you can take. Vietnam Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 17:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SGN to KHH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Kaohsiung (and then discovering more of Taiwan!) is easy with VietJet Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with VietJet Air on this route.
Among carriers operating SGN to KHH flights, Vietnam Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SGN and KHH:
Da Nang International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
C$94 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$178. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SGN to KHH.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SGN to KHH.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of all flights departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive on time at their destination.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SGN:
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KHH if you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or Holiday and explore beyond Kaohsiung's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kaohsiung International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Kaohsiung. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're 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 more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SGN to KHH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kaohsiung is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a visit to Taipei will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market.
T'ai-chung-shih is another well-known destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres 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.
