Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Kaohsiung's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
You can choose from 15 weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your PVG to KHH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Kaohsiung (and then other parts of Taiwan) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
China Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
China Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PVG to KHH flights. An impressive 90.7% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PVG and KHH:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
R 1,173 is currently the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,720. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PVG to KHH.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PVG to KHH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To get to Shanghai Pudong Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to PVG:
Arriving at Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
If you're getting in on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near KHH:
Pick up a Kaohsiung Airport rental car and discover Kaohsiung and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, Ho Ing and Holiday are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Kaohsiung Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung Airport to central Kaohsiung has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
The quietest month for a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Kaohsiung based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Kaohsiung Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PVG to KHH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kaohsiung. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market.
Around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung, Taichung is another favourite stop in Taiwan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.