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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To Kaohsiung Again! But This Time Flying With AirAsia from KK

Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kaohsiung - this is considered to be a pretty new route by AirAsia cause all these while they only fly between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei. In case you are wondering, I've been to Kaohsiung before back in 2015 (old post here) but I was taking high-speed rail (HSR) from Taipei. Hence for this round, we'll be flying directly into the second busiest airport in Taiwan.
[Unfortunaly, AirAsia suspended this route between Kota Kinabalu and Kaohsiung effective 7 April 2025 😥] 

 

#2: AirAsia's in-flight meals are pretty good actually, especially their Pistachio Coconut Latte

#3: Arrived at Kaohsiung International Airport after nearly 3 hours of flight from Kota Kinabalu 

#4: Do take note of the quarantined items, especially pork and meat products.
A Malaysian traveller was fined NT$30,000 (RM4,000) for bringing two pieces of fried chicken into Taiwan in 2018 (here) 

#5: Remember to fill in all your details and submit online arrival card before arriving Taiwan 

Taiwan Arrival Card here

#6: Visitor Information Center at the airport

#7: Starbucks, Family Mart and money charger are among the shops available at the airport

#7: It's easily accessible to the city center via metro from Kaohsiung Airport 

From Kaohsiung International Airport, we'll be heading to Alishan, a popular mountain resort which is well-known for its stunning sea clouds, breathtaking sunrise and ancient forests that I will be sharing more in the next upcoming post.

[Credit To: AirAsia Newsroom, Borneo Post]

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AirAsia Is Now Flying Directly From Kuala Lumpur to Hua Hin For As Low As RM144

Still remember that I blog about my 3 Days 2 Nights to Hua Hin recently? Not sure why but out of so many of my backlog travelogues, I tend to blog about this instead. 

To my surprise, today I came across the latest news regarding AirAsia is commencing direct flight to Hua Hin from Kuala Lumpur. The departure date is 18 May 2018 onwards with 4 flights weekly. The lowest return fare I spotted from the website is as low as RM143.90 with one way cost at least RM79 (not including luggage, meals, etc). 

If you haven't been to this stylish seaside resort town yet, hurry up and book your ticket from AirAsia website as the seats are limited. Now you can save up your time instead of taking three hours bus ride from Bangkok, like what my friends and I previously.

Here is an ideal 4 days 3 nights itinerary for those who are planning to go for the very first time: 

P/S: This is not an adv. It's for sharing purpose as I received quite number of messages from my friends as well as from blog readers asking how I always managed to buy cheap fares most of the times. Probably I should blog more about this in future.

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[ADV] New AirAsia Breakfast Combo

The most important meal of the day is none other than breakfast. Not just it gives your brain a boost but also energy to your body to kick off your day. So when you are flying, there's no more any excuse to skip breakfast as AirAsia has just been introduced the latest Breakfast Combo starting from 1st February with some of Malaysia’s all-time favourite meals such as Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai with Chicken Curry and Rice Congee with Scallops and also Pancake with butter & maple syrup.


These new hearty Breakfast Combos are available on all AirAsia (AK flight code) flights from 5.30am – 11.00am every day, and each of them comes with Complimentary T&Co Coffee or T&Co Teh Tarik too from as low as only RM10 per set! 

Combo A - Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak + Free T&Co Cofee or Teh Tarik (RM12) 

Malaysian's No. 1 favourite fragrant coconut rice served with Pak Nasser's special chilli sambal and tender chicken rendang, accompanied with half of a hard-boiled egg and crunchy bites of fried anchovies and nuts. A truly complete set of nasi lemak and this is always my favourite choice when comes to AirAsia in-flight meals especially when back from travel overseas!

Combo B - Roti Canai with Chicken Curry + Free T&Co Cofee or Teh Tarik (RM10)

Another Malaysia’s favourite breakfast choice - soft and fluffy texture of paratha bread served with juicy chicken and potato curry on the side.

Combo C - Scallop Congee + Free T&Co Cofee or Teh Tarik (RM10)

Indulge for healthy and simple breakfast? This warm and savoury rice congee is an ideal breakfast meal for everyone. It served with flavourful scallop and mushroom bits accompanied with condiments such as soft groundnuts, spring onions and minced chicken.

Combo D - Pancake with Butter and Maple Syrup + Free T&Co Cofee or Teh Tarik (RM10)

AirAsia's Breakfast Combo not just limited to local dishes, but it also serve breakfast in Western style. A stack of 3 irresistible piping hot pancakes topped with creamy butter and sweet maple syrup is another great choice to satisfy your hungry tummy.

So while you are flying onboard, don't forget to enjoy these AirAsia's Breakfast Combo like a king!

Start off my day before going to Laos with Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak

This post is brought to you by AirAsia.

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