Kaohsiung Flights 2026: Tigerair Review & Trip.com Deals

It seems like everyone's heading to Taiwan lately, right?

Its popularity seemed to have dipped for a while,

but with fuel surcharges making long-haul trips daunting,

flights to Japan got pricey because everyone's been going there,

and Southeast Asia isn't quite the bargain it once was....

That's where Taiwan comes in, perfectly filling that travel sweet spot!

Especially December is the perfect time to visit.

I (Bamkki) recommend Kaohsiung, Taiwan's vibrant second city.

Kaohsiung in December-January boasts early summer weather,

making it absolutely perfect for exploring.

Plus, the flight to Kaohsiung is a super quick 2.5 hours.

You don't want to break the bank on such a short flight, do you?

Let's save as much as we can on airfare

so you can feast on all the deliciousness at Taiwan's night markets!​

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1. Trip.com November Discount Coupon

3% Discount (Max ~$9 off)

With airfares generally pricier these days,

every little bit of discount helps, right?

I'm about to share the Trip.com discount code you can use for your Kaohsiung flights.

How to Apply the Code

① Go to the Trip.com flight page via the dedicated link below

Hotel, Flight, Car Rental, Tour & Ticket Booking on Trip.com | Trip.com3ha.in

② Search for Gimpo ⇄ Kaohsiung and select your dates from the price calendar.

③ In the discount code box below the passenger information entry page,

Enter 3HAFLT3 → Add

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④ Check the fare details on the right to see if the discount has been applied

See? The maximum discount of ~$9 has been applied!

⚠️Important Note⚠️

If you just search on the Trip.com website or app,​

The discount code will not be applied.

It only works on pages you access through the dedicated link,

so make sure to use the link below.

Once you've got your travel dates locked in,

compare the price before and after applying the code.

▼ Trip.com Flight Page where the discount code applies ▼

Low-cost Flight Booking & Airfare Price Comparison | Trip.com3ha.in

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2. When's the Best Time to Buy Cheap Kaohsiung Flights?

Before fuel surcharges skyrocketed, I (Bamkki) snagged a Monday departure flight from Gimpo to Kaohsiung for around ~$223.

*Excluding return flight baggage

Looking at Trip.com's prices right now for a December Gimpo ⇄ Kaohsiung round trip,

they're usually around ~$297 - ~$445! 😱

The Kaohsiung route, especially Gimpo → Kaohsiung,

has fewer flights than Taipei,

so the cheaper seats sell out first as the date approaches.

Taipei has many airlines, so special deals often pop up even last-minute,

but that's rarely the case for Kaohsiung.

Prices drop quite a bit if you go closer to late February, right?

It's safer to book 2-3 months in advance.

If you're planning to go during winter break, you should definitely book now!

▶▶Find the Cheapest Flights to Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Clicking this link will take you to Trip.com

3. Review of Taiwan LCC Tigerair

To cut to the chase, like Japan's Peach Aviation,

it's perfectly sufficient for a 2.5-hour route.

It's a low-cost carrier, so it's cheap, and for short flights, that's a definite advantage.

Since it was a Sunday afternoon, the entire airport was bustling,

but the Tigerair counter had a short line, so I was done quickly.

Kaohsiung Airport is only 20 minutes from the city center (Formosa Boulevard Station),

so getting to the airport was no hassle at all!

⚠️Beware of Checked Baggage Conditions⚠️

Being a budget airline, Tigerair

does not include checked baggage in its basic fare.

Checked baggage is not included in the basic fare.

You can add it immediately when booking,

or add it online,

but be aware that it's more expensive to add it when checking in at the airport.

They gave me a paper boarding pass,

which surprised me a little here, lol

Tigerair's seats are standard for a low-cost carrier.

For me, Bamkki, at 156cm (5'1"), there was enough knee room in front,

but for men or taller individuals, I recommend snagging an aisle seat!

Anyway, since the flight is just over 2 hours and 30 minutes,

you can just catch a quick nap and wake up in Seoul ~_~

One more great thing is that

since Tigerair flies round trip from Gimpo,

it was super convenient to get home from the airport 🩷

Jeju Air also flies Gimpo-Kaohsiung, just between us!

4. Trip.com Benefits Summary | Kakao Pay Discount, Hotel & Rental Car Discounts, and More

When you book flights on Trip.com,

and even after booking, there are some pretty sweet deals to be had:

You can save THIS much...???

With that much, you could buy so much Ji-pai and beer at the night market...

and eat your heart out! 🩷

If you pay with Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, or Toss Pay,

you can get a discount of up to ~$6! ⭐

But the biggest thing of all is that

the hotel discounts are where the real value is!!!!!!!

While it wasn't for Kaohsiung, I (Bamkki)

saved so much on hotel costs with this flight booking member benefit when I went to Cancun for my honeymoon! >_

I saved ~$742 on hotel fees! ><

If you look for hotels after booking your flight,

you'll see hotels like the ones above with exclusive benefits for flight booking members,

where discounts are automatically applied.

The discount rates are incredible, aren't they??

Beyond hotels, they also offer airport transfers, tours & tickets!

Trip.com is truly generous with its discount codes!!

To remind you of the discount code once more, it's 3HAFLT3

This code is only valid until November 30th,

so if you've decided on your travel dates, make sure to check the prices first!

▶Trip.com Exclusive Discount Page (Click)◀