2026 Kaohsiung Airport Transport Guide: MRT, Private Transfer, Taxi & Car Rental
Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (also called Siaogang International Airport), but don’t know what to ride going to the city? Here’s our Kaohsiung Airport transport guide to help you pick the right transfer for you!
We explored Kaohsiung on our second trip to Taiwan, but we took the Taiwan High Speed Rail from Taipei to Zuoying, Kaohsiung. If you’re flying directly to Kaohsiung Airport, here are your transfer options from Kaohsiung Airport to Kaohsiung City.
Best Kaohsiung Airport transfers
There are several ways to get to the city from Kaohsiung Airport, depending on your budget and needs. Here are your Kaohsiung Airport transport options:
1. Kaohsiung Airport MRT
The Kaohsiung Airport MRT R4 (Red Line) is probably the fastest and cheapest mode of transport from Kaohsiung Airport to Kaohsiung City, taking only around 16 minutes to reach Kaohsiung Station.
- Travel time: 16 mins
- Operating hours: 5.57am to 12.02am
- Schedule: Departs every 4-6 mins (peak hrs); 8 mins (off-peak hrs) (See latest Kaohsiung Airport train schedule)
- Estimated fare: NT$35 (one-way fare to Kaohsiung Station)
- Where to buy tickets:
- Kaohsiung Airport MRT Ticket Counter
- Klook: Kaohsiung Airport MRT
- KKday: Kaohsiung Airport MRT
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2. Private transfer
If you are traveling in groups or carrying large luggage, we recommend getting a Kaohsiung Airport private transfer that picks you up from the airport and takes you to your Kaohsiung hotel. You can choose from different vehicle types, from 5-seater sedans to 9-seater luxury vans.
- Travel time: 30 mins (depending on traffic conditions and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depends on booking arrangement
- Estimated fare: NT$629 (5-seater sedan) to ₩3,000 (10-seater luxury van)
- Where to book:
3. Taxi
Kaohsiung Airport taxis are available 24/7. So, if you want to immediately get a ride from Kaohsiung Airport to any part of Kaohsiung City, you have this option.
- Travel time: 15-30 mins (depending on your destination)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Estimated fare: NT$250-350 + NT$50 surcharge (international pickups)
- Where to ride: Arrival Exit (1F) curbside of both domestic and international terminals
4. Car rental
If you want more flexibility and own an international driving license, you can rent a car in Kaohsiung. Choose from different car types and brands, including Toyota Vios, Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Grand Lancer, and Mercedes-Benz, to name a few.
- Travel time: 15-30 min (depending on traffic conditions and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Estimated price: NT$1,242 – NT$11,800 per day (depending on car type)
- Where to rent a car: Klook; KKday; DiscoverCars
So, what will you ride from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kaohsiung City? Have a safe trip in Southern Taiwan!
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