Sapporo to Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (CTS–KHH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CTS–KHH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Tigerair Taiwan and Thai Lion Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,857 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Tigerair Taiwan | 3 | 320 | 4h26 | – | – | – |
| SL Thai Lion Air | 3 | 739 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CTS: JST · KHH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 5:00 PM in Kaohsiung (Xiaogang).
Japanese passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry (though some reports suggest validity for the duration of stay is sufficient for Japanese nationals, having 6 months avoids any questions). One blank page required. A return or onward ticket is needed.
At Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) or Songshan (TSA), automated e-Gates are available for Japanese passport holders who have entered Taiwan at least once. First-time visitors register biometrics at the manned counters. Peak hours at TPE Terminal 1 (budget carriers) can mean 20 to 40 minutes at immigration. Terminal 2 (full-service carriers) is faster. No proof of funds or accommodation is requested for Japanese nationals.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Taipei Taoyuan run about 4 hours on China Airlines, EVA Air, ANA, JAL, Peach, and Scoot. Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Okinawa, and Sendai also have direct service. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 0.22 TWD per JPY. EasyCard (iPASS also works) costs TWD 100 at any MRT station or convenience store, usable on metro, buses, YouBike, and in 7-Eleven and FamilyMart for purchases. No vaccination requirements.
CTS–KHH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CTS to KHH
New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) are connected by nonstop service from Tigerair Taiwan and Thai Lion Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CTS to KHH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CTS to KHH ranges from 4 hours 26 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,857 miles (2,988 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OKJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.