How long does it take to travel from Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station to Kaohsiung International Airport?

It takes about 20 minutes from Formosa Boulevard Station to Kaohsiung International Airport. The airport is close to downtown Kaohsiung, making it convenient to travel.

What are the weight and size regulations for Tigerair carry-on baggage?

You can bring up to 2 pieces of carry-on baggage within the size limit of 54 x 38 x 23 cm. However, the combined weight of the 2 bags must not exceed 10 kg, and the weight is strictly checked before boarding.

How much does it cost to add baggage online for a Tigerair ticket that does not include checked baggage?

If you purchased a ticket that does not include checked baggage, you can add baggage online in advance for a fee of ~$29. It is recommended to check whether checked baggage is included and add it before heading to the airport.

Tigerair Kaohsiung to Gimpo Review: IT662 Seats

Tigerair Kaohsiung to Gimpo Review: IT662 Seats | TRVLOGUE

Getting to the airport from downtown Kaohsiung is incredibly easy.

It only takes about 20 minutes from Formosa Boulevard Station via the MRT.

Even though it was a Sunday, the airport wasn't overly chaotic, and the Tigerair check-in counter had a very manageable queue.

A word of warning: Tigerair is extremely strict with carry-on baggage. They will weigh every single bag and attach a tag to it.

Tigerair Taiwan

Carry-on Baggage Allowance

Up to 2 personal items/cabin bags combined

Maximum weight: 10 kg (approx. 22 lbs)

Dimensions must not exceed: 54 x 38 x 23 cm (approx. 21 x 15 x 9 inches)

*The combined weight of both items must be under 22 lbs!

Many domestic carriers are quite lenient when you depart from your home country, but international budget airlines will not hesitate to enforce their limits. Make sure you weigh your luggage beforehand!

Kaohsiung to Seoul One-Way Flight Price!

Now, about my major slip-up... I had to add checked baggage at the last minute!

The day before my flight, I logged on to check if mobile check-in was available, only to realize I had booked a ticket that did not include checked baggage.

Don't make the same mistake I did just to save a few bucks! There's always a reason a ticket is dirt cheap. 😂

Thankfully, I caught it early and added baggage online for ~$29 instead of paying the hefty gate fees.

But the LCC experience didn't stop there. Tigerair is a true ultra-low-cost carrier. I was genuinely taken aback when they handed me a boarding pass printed on thin receipt paper!

Even the baggage claim tag was hand-written! I had a brief moment of panic wondering if my luggage and I would actually make it back to Seoul in one piece! 😂

After passing security, I admired the beautiful stained-glass windows in the terminal and picked up some local Yushan Kaoliang liquor at the duty-free shop before boarding.

The aircraft definitely showed its age, but for a short-haul flight under three hours, I didn't mind too much.

The cabin configuration is quite tight. I'm 5'1" (156 cm) and relatively petite, and even for me, the legroom felt pretty snug. If you're a taller traveler, you're definitely going to find these seats cramped.

Welcome back to Seoul! This was actually my first time landing at Gimpo Airport since flying JAL back in 2011. It was incredibly quick and convenient.