Kaohsiung International Airport to Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung Metro Red Line (R) – Kaohsiung International Airport (R4)

Direct metro from Kaohsiung International Airport Station (R4) to central Kaohsiung; ride about 10–15 minutes to Formosa Boulevard (R10/O5) or Kaohsiung Main Station (R11). Trains run roughly 06:00–00:00 with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak generally under 8–10 minutes.cite

Bus 9117 / 9117A / 9117B – Kaohsiung International Airport ⇄ Zili Station / Kenting corridor

Long‑distance buses serving the airport, Zili Station in central Kaohsiung, Fangliao and Kenting; useful if staying near Zili Station or transferring there. Typical daytime intervals range from about 20 to 60 minutes depending on branch; check current timetable for exact departures.cite

City Bus Routes 12 / 30 / 35 / 63 / 69 (airport stop)

Local Kaohsiung City buses stop at Kaohsiung International Airport and connect to urban districts and interchanges closer to the city center. Best for specific neighborhood access; frequencies are typically 2–4 buses per hour on most routes in the daytime.cite

Airport Taxi (official queue)

Metered taxis wait in the official airport taxi queue outside the international terminal; a typical ride to central Kaohsiung costs about NT$300–500 depending on destination and traffic. Available roughly 24 hours and suitable for late‑night or door‑to‑door travel.cite