Travelling from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport (KNH): What you need to know
Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Taipei's main airport, Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Explore your options for catching a flight from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport (KNH) leaving from this terminal.
Kinmen Shangyi Airport is located in Kinmen. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to KNH, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is around 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can book a direct Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport (KNH) plane ticket with departures from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Work out whether leaving from TSA works best for your plans.
From TSA, direct flights from Taipei to KNH can be booked with Mandarin Airlines.
On the TSA to KNH route, Mandarin Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Among the carriers operating flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Kinmen Shangyi Airport, Uni Air leads in on-time performance.
You can arrive at TSA from central Taipei in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to KNH flight:
Most flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 92%.
About Kinmen Shangyi Airport (KNH)
Have a late flight from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KNH and hit the lights earlier:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport flight.
Getting from Kinmen Shangyi Airport (KNH) to central Kinmen
Central Kinmen is around 11 kilometres from Kinmen Shangyi Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport (KNH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport is R 1,079. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,050. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to KNH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport ticket.
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More about Kinmen
Start your Kinmen trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Kinmen Shangyi Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Kinmen when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Zhaishan Tunnel followed by Kinmen Folk Culture Village and Deyue Tower.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kinmen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres east of Kinmen, a visit to Taichung will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
Tainan is another favourite destination in Taiwan and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Kinmen. No journey is complete without experiencing Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort.
