Goodbye Kaohsiung International Airport

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Although I've been to Taiwan like a couple of times before (to be exact 5 times), I have to say this is my first time flying in to Kaohsiung International Airport. Being the gateway to the southern part of Taiwan, Kaohsiung International Airport is consider to be the second busiest airport in Taiwan, after Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. If not cause of AirAsia, I will never have the opportunity to land in this airport at all cause almost all airlines prefer to fly in to Taipei International Airport. Unfortunately AirAsia suspended this direct route between Kota Kinabalu and Kaohsiung.

I did blog and share regarding arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (here). Now, let me share about departing from this airport. 

GETTING TO KAOHSIUNG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

You can opt for either Kaohsiung Metro, public bus or taxi. Of course the most convenient and fast option is by taking Kaohsiung Metro under the Red Line. The distance from the major stations especially from the Formosa Boulevard Station takes nearly 15 minutes. The train approximately every 10 minutes. 

#1: Easy accessible from the city centre to Kaohsiung International Airport via metro or public bus

INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL BUILDING

Now, let's take a look at Kaohsiung International Airport's international departure area. 

Maybe due to this airport is less busier and less crowded, hence the check-in process, security and immigration processes were swift and hassle-free. However as for the shopping and dining options, there were pretty limited and not many choices. Probably you might need to consider to fill up your hungry tummy in the city centre before heading to Kaohsiung International Airport. 

Anyhow, there is one thing I love about this airport is that it is meticulously designed and decorated with several unique and interesting public art installations, light and an overall design that reflects the local culture and maritime atmosphere with specific notable works located throughout its terminals. 

#2: Always in awe of Christmas decoration

#3: One of the dining options we came across

#4: Anyone love to shopping at the airport before flying?

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#11: Goodbye Kaohsiung! 

#12: My must order meal and drink whenever I'm flying with AirAsia - Grilled Peri Chicken with Jollof Rice and Pistachio Latte 

And that's concludes my 6D5N trip in Kaohsiung. 

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