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Note: Earthquakes (mostly minor) occur regularly and typhoons are a risk: visitors are advised to inform themselves about emergency procedures for such events.
AIR: The national airline is China Airlines (CI). EVA Airways (BR) offers flights to destinations throughout Asia (excluding People’s Republic of China), Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Other airlines serving Taiwan include British Asia Airways, Continental Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways.
Approximate flight times: From Taipei to London is 15 hours 20 minutes including stopover in Hong Kong.
International airports: Chiang Kai-shek-Taipei (TPE) is 40km (25 miles) south of the city (travel time – 30 minutes). Airport facilities include an outgoing duty-free shop (0600-2345), post office, car hire, bank/bureau de change (0630-2030), bar/restaurant (0600-2200) and tourist information. Buses depart every 15-20 minutes for both Sung Shan (domestic) Airport and the main railway station. Taxis and buses are available to the city centre.
Kaohsiung International (KHH) (website: www.kia.gov.tw) is 9km (4 miles) from the town centre. Airport facilities include an outgoing duty-free shop (0600-1930), car hire (0900-1900), bank/bureau de change (0900-2130), post office and bar/restaurant (0700-1400). A regular bus service is available (travel time – 30 minutes). There is a taxi service to the town.
Departure tax: None.
SEA: Ferries run regularly between Keelung and Kaohsiung ports (Taiwan) and Okinawa (Japan). There are also sea links between Kaosiung and Macau.
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