Flying from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH).
Kaohsiung is three hours behind Melbourne. Kaohsiung International Airport is located in Kaohsiung, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to KHH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to KHH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to KHH flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near KHH and hit the pillow fast:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport flight.
Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung
Central Kaohsiung is around 10 kilometres from Kaohsiung International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
ج.م. 10,875 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 22,290. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to KHH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Kaohsiung based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Kaohsiung is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your Melbourne to KHH flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 24ºC.
More about Kaohsiung
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kaohsiung International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kaohsiung:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Lianchi (Lotus) Lake, Ruifeng Night Market and Zhonghua Street Night Market are highlights which should be on any good Kaohsiung itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Kaohsiung has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a trip to Taipei will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 and Taipei Palace Museum.
Around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung, T'ai-chung-shih is another essential stop in Taiwan. Start your sightseeing at Yizhong Street Night Market, Chenghuangmiao and Paochueh Temple.
