Kaohsiung airport is one of the most family-friendly airports in Asia, largely because everything is close, clean, and well-organized.
Inside the terminal
The terminal is compact and easy to navigate with children. Elevators are available at every level change. Restrooms with baby changing facilities are clean and well-maintained. A 7-Eleven in the arrivals area sells snacks, drinks, and basic supplies.
Luggage trolleys are free. The walk from immigration to the arrivals exit is short, which matters when you are managing children and bags.
Transport options for families
| Option | Luggage space | Car seat | How the price works |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRT Red Line | Limited (floor space) | Not needed | Per person, by distance — NT$20 at the low end, NT$60 maximum |
| Taxi | 2–3 bags | Not provided | Per vehicle, city-set meter + NT$50 international-terminal fee |
| Private transfer sedan | 3 bags | On request | Per vehicle, fixed at booking |
| Private transfer minivan | 5–7 bags | On request | Per vehicle, fixed at booking |
Fixed-price private transfer
KHH Kaohsiung City Center
From€65for 2 passengers
The distinction that matters for families: the MRT charges each of you, while a taxi or a transfer charges once for the car. With four people and luggage, that arithmetic moves quickly.
The MRT with kids
The MRT is genuinely family-friendly. Elevators connect every platform to the concourse and street level. Trains have priority seats for families. Strollers fit comfortably during off-peak hours, and the airport station is inside the terminal.
During rush hour (8–9 AM, 5–7 PM), trains get crowded and strollers become harder to manage. If you are arriving during these times with young children, a taxi may be less stressful.
Young children ride the MRT free when accompanied by a paying adult, subject to an age or height limit and a cap on how many children each adult can bring. Check the current rule at krtc.com.tw before you count on it.
Car seats in Taiwan
Taiwanese law requires car seats for children under 4. However, taxis are exempt from enforcement in practice, and none carry car seats.
If child safety in vehicles is a priority for you:
1. Bring your own car seat and install it in the taxi 2. Book a private transfer with a car seat requested in advance 3. Use the MRT where car seats are not relevant
For the short ride to central Kaohsiung, many families choose the MRT to avoid the car seat issue entirely.
Heading to Kenting with kids
Kenting beach resort is a popular family destination, about 2 hours south. A private minivan transfer with car seats installed is the most comfortable option; it is priced per vehicle and fixed at booking, so get a quote for your party. The budget alternative is the Kenting bus — route 9117/9117A runs south directly from the airport, so you do not need to detour via Zuoying — but it is a long ride with children.