Flying from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): What you need to know
Kaohsiung is three hours behind Melbourne. Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Kaohsiung, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to KHH, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to KHH leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KHH flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near KHH and hit the lights earlier:
Grab a Kaohsiung International Airport rental car and explore Kaohsiung and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, Ho Ing and Holiday are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
From Kaohsiung International Airport, central Kaohsiung is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Currently, AED 883 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,655. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to KHH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kaohsiung based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to KHH plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kaohsiung to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Kaohsiung
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kaohsiung:
Your Kaohsiung trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Ruifeng Night Market and Lotus Pond.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is just one of the many cities in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kaohsiung. Around 306 kilometers away to the northeast, its top attractions include Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market.
Around 177 kilometers north of Kaohsiung, Taichung is another essential stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Taichung Tianhou Temple.