Although the use of taxi is very common in Tainan city, the buses, which are the most popular public transportation vehicles, are frequently preferred by tourists. You can also use the transfer services or car rental companies to reach the Tainan Airport, which is 36 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation is pretty easy with buses and taxis.

Train and Taxi

There are suburban trains that provide transportation services within the city of Tainan. If you are near Balin Station, it may not be that easy or economical to reach the Tainan Airport by taxi or bus. Therefore, you can take the suburban train which runs directly from Balin Station to Tainan Train Station. Then, you can take a taxi from Tainan Train Station and reach the Tainan Airport within 7-8 minutes.

Bus

Buses that are widely preferred throughout Taiwan can be used for direct access to the Tainan Airport from the city of Tainan. You can easily reach the airport from the city center within 40-45 minutes by taking the bus. Bus tickets can be obtained from ticket vending machines or from tourist information offices. Because fee tariffs are standard, you are required to pay 18 Taiwan Dollars as of 2016 for the bus which will take you to the airport. This fee can be reduced to 9 Taiwan Dollars as long as you benefit from various discounts.

Taxi

The first thing, which will draw one’s attention easily in the city of Tainan, is probably the high level of taxi use. Public transportation vehicles are also advanced as much as taxis, but everyone in a hurry prefers to take a taxi. Likewise, if you are in a hurry to catch your flight or if you don't want to waste a lot of time on the road, taxis can be the best alternative for your transportation. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the Tainan Airport from Tainan city center by taxi, and the cost you will pay is approximately 90-110 Taiwan Dollars.

Car Rental

If you plan to rent a vehicle to reach the Tainan Airport from the Tainan city center, you have to decide to do it at least one day before your flight. Because especially foreign car rental companies do not have an hourly car rental procedure, you need to rent a car for the whole day. You can rent your vehicle in a very short time as long as you have your pre-booking document and international driving license. It is possible to reach the Tainan Airport within about 20-25 minutes.

Airport Information

Tainan Airport is located in Tainan city, on the south of Taiwan, and about 36 km far from the city center. And the airport has been providing transportation services since the year 1949. The airport has increased its facilities at the same level since it gained its international status. In addition to the grocery and shopping stores where you can enjoy while waiting for your flight, there are also several eating and drinking areas such as cafes and restaurants. There are also other services that you can benefit from, such as VIP lounges, lounges, free internet access, currency exchange etc.