Osaka to Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KIX–KHH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KIX–KHH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, China Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan lead the route. The flight covers 1,217 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air Also: NH | 11 | 321 | 3h20 | – | Star Alliance | NH |
| CI China Airlines Also: JL | 10 | 32Q, 738 | 3h15-3h25 | – | SkyTeam | JL |
| IT Tigerair Taiwan | 7 | 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| MM Peach | 7 | 32N | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) from Osaka
| Metric | KIX→KHH | OKJ→KHH | NGO→KHH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIX | – | 82 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 25m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
KIX: JST · KHH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, 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.
KIX–KHH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIX to KHH
Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air, China Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan and Peach. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KIX to KHH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIX to KHH ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,217 miles (1,959 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Okayama (OKJ) and Tokoname (NGO).