Getting There

Getting There by Air

The national airline is China Airlines (CI) (website: www.china-airlines.com).

Departure Tax

None.

Main Airports

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) (website: www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw) is 40km (25 miles) south of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Buses depart for both Sung Shan (domestic) airport, the main railway station and high-speed rail Taoyuan Station. Taxis and buses are available to the city centre. Facilities: Duty-free shop, post office, car hire, bank/bureau de change, bar/restaurant and tourist information.

Kaohsiung International (KHH) (website: www.kia.gov.tw) is 9km (4 miles) from the town centre. To/from the airport: A regular bus service is available (journey time - 30 minutes). There is a taxi service to the town. Facilities: Duty-free shop, car hire, bank/bureau de change, post office and bar/ restaurant.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Keelung and Kaohsiung (website: www.khb.gov.tw).
Ferries run regularly between Keelung and Kaohsiung ports (Taiwan) and Okinawa (Japan). There are also sea links between Kaosiung and Macau.

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