Kinmen Airport serves the homonymous peripheral island of Taiwan, located just a few kilometers from the coast of Xiamen in mainland China, much closer to mainland China than to Taiwan itself.
Domestic connections to Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Chiayi.
How to get to Kinmen Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KNH
Parking near Kinmen Airport
A parking area of limited size is located in front of the terminal building.
The cost is in line with what to expect in this area.
How to get to Kinmen from KNH
By Train
By Bus
Some public bus lines connect the airport to major towns on the island.
By Taxi
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Car rental at Kinmen Airport
Some car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the island and its historical sites.
License, passport, credit card, and almost always the International Driving Permit: these are the required documents.
Hotels near Kinmen Airport
Jincheng – the historic centre
By taxi 10 minutes from the airport (about NT$250); by scheduled bus 15-25 minutes depending on the service, with a stop at Jincheng Bus Station.
Best for: Those who want the ferry pier to Xiamen, Mofan Street and the town's life just steps from the room.
- The ferry pier to Xiamen and the Mofan Street market within walking distance
- Restaurants and shops in the main town open until late, more than any other area of the island
- Accommodation is almost all small family-run B&Bs, without the services of an international hotel
- Restored historic houses fill up early on weekends and Taiwanese holidays
Recommended hotels
- Kinmen Courtyard In the heart of Jincheng, in a restored min-nan style house; the location is among the most praised aspects in reviews, just steps from the centre of the main town. View availability
- 98Guesthouse In Houfenggang, in the centre of Jincheng; among its services it offers priority pickup at the airport, useful for those arriving without their own car. The review sample is still small. View availability
Near the airport – Jinhu
3-5 km from the terminal depending on the property; some accommodations offer a free transfer to and from the airport, to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Best for: Short layovers or early morning departures, when it's best to stay in the same district as the airport without heading into the main town.
- Minimal distance from check-in, useful with the first flight of the morning
- Mount Taiwu and Kinmen Lake, among the island's best-known natural areas, are just minutes away
- The main town of Jincheng and its evening life remain a 10-minute taxi ride away
- A rural area, with few restaurants independent of the accommodation
Recommended hotels
- Kinmen Life With Bird Homestay- Near Kinmen Airport About 3 km from the airport, with a free transfer to and from the terminal included; Mount Taiwu is 2.5 km away. The review sample is still minimal, but all very positive. View availability
- 823 Tourist Hotel 10 minutes by car from the airport and 5 from the centre of Jinhu; full breakfast included, although some reviews note an isolated location with few restaurants nearby. View availability
Jinning – the historic western side
Farther from the airport than Jincheng or Jinhu; a taxi or rental car is always the better option, since direct links to the airport are limited.
Best for: Those who want to visit the historic villages and military sites in the west of the island, in a more rural and quiet area.
- The Qing dynasty Military Headquarters and the Wu Dao Cheng Huang temple about 15 minutes' walk away
- One of the island's most authentic rural areas, far from the main town's tourist flows
- Few restaurants independent of the accommodation, especially in the evening
- Direct links to the airport are more limited than in Jincheng or Jinhu
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, of limited size, handles domestic connections to Taiwan's major cities.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 2 hours.
Map of Kinmen Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Kinmen closer to China than to Taiwan?
Yes, geographically it lies just a few km from the Chinese coast at Xiamen, much closer than the distance separating it from Taiwan itself.
Q. Does Kinmen have a distinctive military history?
Yes, linked to the Cold War and Taiwan Strait tensions: several bunkers and historic sites can now be visited as tourist attractions.
Q. What domestic connections does Kinmen have?
To Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Tainan and Chiayi.
Q. How far is the island's center from the airport?
About 3-4 km, an 8-10 minute taxi ride.
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